There's nothing that will change someone's moral outlook quicker than cash in large sums.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Large sums of money can rapidly alter a person's moral priorities.
- In plain terms
- Getting rich can change how someone sees right and wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth can shift your moral compass quickly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values would you hold onto if you got rich?
- How does money influence your choices?
Another view
Not everyone changes morals when they gain money.
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