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What does it mean?
The speaker warns against sacrificing integrity or inner wisdom for material wealth.
In plain terms
Don't lose your soul for money; wisdom is better.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize inner wisdom over material wealth.

Where it applies

  • career decisions
  • financial struggles
  • ethical dilemmas

Putting it to work

  • evaluate true priorities
  • value knowledge over wealth

Questions to consider

  • What do you value more than money?

Another view

Material wealth is often necessary for survival in modern systems.

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