Acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. A degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acquaintances are described as people you use for money based on their wealth.
- In plain terms
- You are friends with rich people but only borrow from poor ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Friendship can be transactional.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust with money?
- How do wealth affect friends?
Another view
It ignores genuine friendships across classes.
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