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Thomas Peterffy

America's wealth comes from the efforts of people striving for success. Take away their incentive with badmouthing success and you take away the wealth that helps us take care of the needy.

Thomas Peterffy

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Thomas Peterffy is saying that the country's money is generated by people working hard to achieve their goals. If society discourages or criticizes those achievements, it will reduce the wealth needed to support people who rely on help.

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