Quote by Imelda Marcos

I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty.

I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one mi

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This quote expresses the weariness of the speaker towards the constant discussions or mentions of money, particularly in increments of millions. The speaker finds it petty and uninteresting, implying a possible dissatisfaction with a society that heavily focuses on material wealth and the ongoing fixation with money.

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