Quote by Don Marquis

We pay for the mistakes of our ancestors, and it seems only fair that they should leave us the money to pay with.

We pay for the mistakes of our ancestors, and it seems only

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that individuals sometimes bear the consequences of the mistakes made by previous generations. It suggests that it is only fair for ancestors to leave behind financial resources to help their descendants deal with the burden caused by their actions. In essence, it implies that those who have inherited both the advantages and disadvantages of past actions deserve some form of financial compensation to rectify or mitigate those undesirable outcomes.

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Inheritance

By Don Marquis

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