Quote by Imelda Marcos

Ferdinand was a gold trader. He was a lawyer for mining companies. When he entered politics in l949, he had tons and tons of gold. When Bill Gates was a college dropout, Ferdinand already possessed billions of dollars and tons of gold. It wasn't stolen.

Ferdinand was a gold trader. He was a lawyer for mining comp

Summary

This quote highlights the early wealth and success of Ferdinand, emphasizing that his immense wealth, including both dollars and gold, was acquired legitimately rather than being obtained through theft. It contrasts his financial accomplishments with those of Bill Gates, illustrating that Ferdinand had accumulated immense wealth even before Gates became successful as the founder of Microsoft. The quote aims to emphasize Ferdinand's wealth and accomplishments in the fields of gold trading, law, and politics, positioning it as a significant contrast to Gates' journey.

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By Imelda Marcos

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