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John Maynard Keynes
Mar 1, 1999 12:00 PM

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"The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that carries any reward."

NEW MONEY

Wall Street Wins, You Lose
The Global Garage
Turbo Online
Quote
Play It Again, Greenspan

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