To despise riches may, indeed, be philosophic; but to dispense them worthily must, surely, be more beneficial to mankind. - Frances Burney

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To despise riches may, indeed, be philosophic; but to dispense them worthily must, surely, be more beneficial to mankind.

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About Frances Burney

Frances Burney (13 June 1752 – 6 January 1840), also known as Fanny Burney and after marriage as Madame d'Arblay, was an English novelist, poet, diarist, and playwright.

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Native Name: Fanny Burney
Alternative Names: Evelina and Cecilia, Author of, Frances d'Arblay Madame d'Arblay Frensis Burney
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