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What happened to the people who wanted too much money?

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What happened to the people who wanted too much money?

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People who wanted too much money fell prey to greed. They lost their reputation also.

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Chapter 5.2: A Father to his Son - Exercise [Page 165]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 5.2 A Father to his Son
Exercise | Q 2. c) | Page 165

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