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He who pays the piper calls the tune.

He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Summary

This quote means that the person who provides the resources or funding for something has the authority or power to make decisions and set the terms. In other words, those who hold the purse strings also have control over what happens, and their interests and preferences will dominate the decision-making process. This phrase is often used to highlight the influence of financial backers or sponsors in determining the course of events or the direction of a project or organization.

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