“Since biblical times, and probably before, the wealthy have been envied and condemned.”

—  Conrad Black

At the time of his fraud trial in 2007, Black was aware of the disdain much of the public held towards him because of his wealth.
Source: Clark, Andrew "At some level, he's still asking the same question as he was when he was seven or eight - who am I?" http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007/mar/16/pressandpublishing.citynews The Guardian, March 16, 2007

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