The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that even though the gentle and humble people may one day possess the world, they won't have control over the valuable resources hidden underground. The wealthy and powerful will likely keep the rights to extract and profit from these natural resources, even if the common people gain more authority over the surface of the planet.
More quotes from J. Paul Getty
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The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.
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