Water Proof Vs Greedy Proof Essay

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When you realize and understand, as a waterproof hand watch; and I am as that, a greedy-proof person; therefore, you surpass and prevail nothing.

When you realize and understand, as a waterproof hand watch; and I am as that, a greedy-proof person; therefore, you surpass and prevail nothing.

When you realize and understand, as a waterproof hand watch; and I am as that, a greedy-proof person; therefore, you surpass and prevail nothing.

When you realize and understand, as a waterproof hand watch; and I am as that, a greedy-proof person; therefore, you surpass and prevail nothing.

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