"Being rich is a good thing. Not just in the obvious sense of benefitting you and your family, but in the broader sense. Profits are not a zero sum game. The more you make, the more of a financial impact you can have."

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Source: Get rich, pay taxes: it's a patriotic duty by Mark Cuban, www.theguardian.com. September 22, 2011.

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Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, known for his impactful insights on business and investment.

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