I am dying as I have lived: beyond my means.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wilde says he dies as he lived: beyond his means, implying a life of extravagance or debt.
- In plain terms
- He lived and died in financial overreach.
- What can you take from it?
- Mind your financial limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'beyond my means' mean to you?
- How do you balance risk and security?
Another view
Living beyond means can be a conscious choice for experiences.
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