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

Summary

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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Excess

By Imelda Marcos

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