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I was industrious, practical, and resourceful; and as a consequence I prospered. I became, by dint of business habits and trained observation, rather a successful man; and as the world sees success, I was a millionaire. But I never let my money be the master of me; I only used it as helpmate and tool. I had a good memory, a lively sense of humor, and a habit of not regarding things in a superstitious light. That last trait was to be of consequence to me.