Quote by Colonel Harland Sanders

There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there.

There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that accumulating wealth for the sake of simply hoarding it serves no practical purpose. Being the richest person, even in death, does not bring any meaningful benefits or opportunities to engage in business anymore. It emphasizes the importance of using wealth wisely and actively during one's life, rather than pursuing materialistic pursuits that ultimately hold no value in the afterlife.

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Wealth

By Colonel Harland Sanders

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