Gold conjures up a mist about a man, more destructive of all his old senses and lulling to his feelings than the fumes of charcoal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We obscures a man's senses and numbs his feelings more than dangerous fumes.
- In plain terms
- Money distorts perception and dulls emotions.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth can cloud judgment and desensitize people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does money change how you see the world?
- Does wealth dull emotions?
Another view
Wealth can also enable positive change and clarity for some.
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