I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic than a man who devotes all the hours of the waking day to the making of money for money's sake.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dedicating life solely to making money is seen as pathetic and contemptible.
- In plain terms
- A person who only makes money all day is pathetic.
- What can you take from it?
- Life should not be about just making money.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is making money your main goal in life?
- What else matters to you?
Another view
It judges a lifestyle choice without considering financial necessity or motivations.
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