The soul is subject to dollars.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The soul or spirit is often compromised by money.
- In plain terms
- Money controls the soul.
- What can you take from it?
- Materialism harms the spirit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does money affect you?
- What costs the soul?
Another view
Money also enables freedom and care.
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