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Meaning
The quote says that contributing to civilization gives a person real value even if they end life with no money. It suggests that lasting influence and public gratitude matter more than wealth. It also implies that people who improve society are remembered after they are gone.
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Source
Wisdom & Empowerment: The Orison Swett Marden Edition (18 Books in One Volume): How to Get What You Want, An Iron Will, Be Good to Yourself, Every Man A King, Keeping Fit... (2023)
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The phrase appears in the book "Wisdom & Empowerment: The Orison Swett Marden Edition (18 Books in One Volume): How to Get What You Want, An Iron Will, Be Good to Yourself, Every Man A King, Keeping Fit... (2023)" by Orison Swett Marden (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Orison Swett Marden
American inspirational author
Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author, 1848 to 1924, known for writing about success and for founding Success magazine in 1897. His books and essays focused on the habits, principles, and virtues he believed could lead to a successful life. He framed much of that advice through the lens of New Thought, which shaped his views on personal development and achievement.
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