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Jeff Bezos Once Called Himself A 'Lottery Winner' And Said Giving Away Money Is As Hard As Earning It — His Words Now Define A $240 Billion Fortune

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Ananya Gairola

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October 11, 2025

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Benzinga

In a resurfaced 2001 interview, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos called himself a "lottery winner" and said giving away money effectively demands as much effort as earning it — a philosophy that now defines his $240 billion fortune and philanthropic legacy.

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