The goal was to reach the top, accumulate wealth and retire to a life of ease.

他们的目标是到达最高位，积累财富，然后退休过上安逸的生活。

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But one can counter that the drive to accumulate wealth is the spur to entrepreneurship.

但可能有人会反驳说，积累财富的动力源自创业冲动。

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The more work you do and the more self-discipline you can muster, the quicker you will accumulate wealth.

你做得越多，越有自律，你积累财富的速度也就越快。

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If these generations cannot accumulate wealth, they will be less able to support themselves when they eventually retire.

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Rather they accumulate wealth in order to display it, and their happiness is fueled by their neighbors' envy.

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Such a low exemption amount will make it more difficult for families to accumulate wealth and retain assets for the benefit of their children and descendents.

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