Wealth, Prosperity & RichesAs published
“There's a lot of room at the top. This symbolic Millionaire's Club has an unlimited number of vacant seats to fill on its membership roster. I'm afraid that if these seats are not filled more quickly, it is because young potential candidates, who are very qualified, give up the fight before it really begins.
— J. Paul Getty
Oil magnate
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