“Wealth is an inborn attitude of mind, like poverty. The pauper who has made his pile may flaunt his spoils, but cannot wear them plausibly.”
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Cocteau, J. (n.d.). Wealth is an inborn attitude of mind, like poverty. The pauper who has made his pile may flaunt his spoils, but cannot wear them plausibly. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41867-wealth-is-an-inborn-attitude-of-mind-like/
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Cocteau, Jean. “Wealth is an inborn attitude of mind, like poverty. The pauper who has made his pile may flaunt his spoils, but cannot wear them plausibly.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41867-wealth-is-an-inborn-attitude-of-mind-like/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Cocteau, Jean. “Wealth is an inborn attitude of mind, like poverty. The pauper who has made his pile may flaunt his spoils, but cannot wear them plausibly.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41867-wealth-is-an-inborn-attitude-of-mind-like/.