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15 April 2010


The Million Pound Note is a short story by Mark Twain. Henry Adams a penniless American living by his wits in London. Henry becomes the object of a wager between millionaire brothers Oliver and Roderick Montpelier, who want to find out if a man with a million pound note in his bank account could live comfortably for one month on the strength of that note--without ever spending a penny of it. When Henry is given the note and lets it be known that he has it, every courtesy imaginable is extended to him by hotels, restaurants, etc. FYI, Henry keeps his values, integrity and morals while he has the note!
I loved listening to this audio book, because it confirmed that influence is priceless and that a lack of money is never final for a “thinking man/woman…”

Quotes:

Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken.
Donald Trump

I like thinking big. If you're going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.
Donald Trump

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