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DONALD J. TRUMP
more than money alone can carry. I think most people will know
what this is—something that is beyond monetary value. I read a
story about an art collector who had amassed a fortune in art, but
his prized possession was a painting of his deceased son done by a
friend of his son’s. This painting was hung next to works by Pi-
casso, Matisse, Monet, and Miró. But it mattered most to the art
collector. Its intrinsic value far surpassed the millions represented
by the masters. When the collector died, he bequeathed his entire
collection to the person who bought the painting of his son, which
sold for $10.
I mention intrinsic value because as a businessman, it’s some-
thing that gives integrity and even mystery to everyday business.
Not everything is dollars and cents, although in many cases it has
to be. Look for the gray areas—it will enhance your life as well as
your business sense.
As a businessman, I have realized that “to whom much is given,
much is expected.” See yourself as having a lot already, and keep
your integrity intact. It’s the best way to pave your way to a com-
prehensive success.

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