Money and goods are certainly the best of references.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Possessions and wealth are often viewed as proof of character or reliability in society.
- In plain terms
- People judge others by how much money and goods they have.
- What can you take from it?
- Society often values wealth as proof of worth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we judge by money?
- Is wealth a good sign of character?
Another view
Wealth does not actually guarantee good character.
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