It is the wretchedness of being rich that you have to live with rich people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Smith notes that wealth creates social isolation among similar peers.
- In plain terms
- Being rich means you only interact with other rich people.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth can limit social diversity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you interact with daily?
- Does wealth isolate you?
Another view
Rich people often interact with diverse staff and communities.
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