Few rich men own their own property. The property owns them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests that the wealthier become slaves to their property rather than its masters.
- In plain terms
- Property can control the rich more than they control it.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid letting possessions control your life or choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who really owns what you own?
- How do we use property instead of it using us?
Another view
Not all rich people are controlled by their assets.
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