While people who are excellent should be rewarded, people shouldn't glorify the powerful to the point that the people in need are forgotten. It's the kind of thinking that has led to the poverty and corruption that can be seen nowadays, along with the abuse of power by the ruling oligarchy.
While there's a lot of value in seeking wealth, it should be done for the sake of the nation itself. The working class should be given a certain relevance in the economy, so that anyone can rise to the top through their own merit.
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