# Quote — Edward St Aubyn, At Last

> Never use a conditional tense when it comes to money.

- Author: [Edward St Aubyn](https://www.leafyquotes.com/edward-st-aubyn.md)
- Book: [At Last](https://www.leafyquotes.com/edward-st-aubyn/at-last.md)
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