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William Vanderbilt's Life and Inherited Wealth

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William Vanderbilt, one of the richest heirs, claimed that inherited wealth hindered his happiness. Mark Twain also sympathized with the Vanderbilt family, emphasizing the importance of being content with what one has rather than obsessing over accumulating wealth.

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