Quote by Xaviera Hollander

Actually, if my business was legitimate, I would deduct a substantial percentage for depreciation of my body.

Actually, if my business was legitimate, I would deduct a su

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This quote suggests a hint of humor and satire regarding the speaker's perception of themselves as a valuable asset in their business endeavors. It playfully implies that they would deduct a portion of their income for the wear and tear their body endures while running a legitimate business. By equating themselves with depreciable assets like machinery or equipment, the quote may question the conventional approach to valuing human effort and hint at the speaker's unique perspective on the business world.

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