Quote by Ben Elton

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind of wisdom is outrageous.

I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact

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This quote expresses the opinion that attributing wisdom to billionaires solely based on their wealth is unacceptable. It criticizes the idea that financial success automatically equates to intellectual or moral superiority. The statement suggests that wealth should not be conflated with wisdom and challenges the notion that billionaires possess inherent knowledge or expertise simply because of their economic status.

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By Ben Elton

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