Of all classes the rich are the most noticed and the least studied.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The rich receive the most attention but are the least studied group in society.
- In plain terms
- Rich people get noticed but are rarely studied.
- What can you take from it?
- Visibility does not guarantee study or understanding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are the rich under-studied?
- What benefits come from studying the wealthy?
Another view
It assumes they are not studied in any academic capacity.
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