Some men worship rank, some worship heroes, some worship power, some worship God, & over these ideals they dispute & cannot unite - but they all worship money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Regardless of what people claim to value, money is the ultimate common denominator.
- In plain terms
- Everyone worships money even if they say they worship something else.
- What can you take from it?
- Money is the universal motivator.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does everyone seek money?
- What drives people really?
Another view
Many people genuinely prioritize non-monetary values.
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