I drive a jeep. An old jeep, so nobody will say I'm driving a BMW anymore. I couldn't stand that BMW, ha ha ha! BMW make pure trouble!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He prefers simplicity to avoid trouble and arrogance associated with luxury.
- In plain terms
- I drive an old jeep to avoid showing off.
- What can you take from it?
- Simplicity avoids unnecessary trouble.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What status symbols bother you?
- Why choose simplicity?
Another view
Luxury items can be practical without being arrogant.
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