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Quote by Mark Twain
A banker is a fellow who lends his umbrella when the sun is shinin

A banker is a fellow who lends his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain. – Mark Twain

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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. – Mark Twain

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