Every man worships the dollar, and is down before his shrine from morning to night... Other men, the world over, worship regularly at the shrine with matins and vespers, nones and complines, and whatever other daily services may be known to the religious houses; but the New Yorker is always on his knees.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author criticizes how obsessed New Yorkers are with money, comparing their daily pursuit of wealth to religious devotion.
- In plain terms
- People in New York care too much about money all day.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when financial pursuit overshadows other values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you worship in your daily routine?
- How does money influence your choices?
Another view
Not everyone in New York prioritizes wealth above all else.
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