The man who worships mere wealth is a snob.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trollope critiques materialism as social pretension.
- In plain terms
- Valuing money over character makes you a snob.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid defining worth by financial status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value most?
- How do you judge others?
Another view
Wealth can enable positive contributions too.
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