Heavy is the toll of sins and wrongs that wealth, power and prestige extract from man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wealth and power impose heavy moral costs on those who hold them.
- In plain terms
- Having wealth and power costs you your peace and soul.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember the hidden personal cost of power and wealth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your success cost you?
- Is power worth the toll?
Another view
Some people manage wealth without losing themselves.
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