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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Ten Years Later by Alexandre Dumas: that?"
"Because, see you, our opinions differ. You say that money
is yours, whilst I -- I believe it is rather the property of
others."
Mazarin lifted his cold hand to his brow, which was beaded
with perspiration. "How so?" stammered he.
"This way. Your excellency has gained much wealth -- in the
service of the king."
"Hum! much -- that is, not too much."
"Whatever it may be, whence came that wealth?
"From the state."
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