All Reformers, however strict their social conscience, live in houses just as big as they can pay for.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Smith observes that reformers often indulge in the comforts they criticize.
- In plain terms
- People who want to change society still want nice houses.
- What can you take from it?
- Idealists often compromise on personal comforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do your actions match your words?
- What comforts do you justify?
Another view
Reformers need resources to live and work effectively.
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