If a man has a hundred cents, and spends ninety-nine, he is a fool. If he has a hundred cents and spends a hundred, he is a wise man.

Les Miserables

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Attributed, reflecting his views on generosity and poverty.

Date / Period

Approx. 1860s

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/171588-if-a-man-has-a-hundred-cents-and-spends

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