The insolence of wealth will creep out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Arrogance from wealth eventually shows itself in behavior.
- In plain terms
- Rich people often show off their money eventually.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealthy arrogance cannot stay hidden forever.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does wealth change behavior?
- Can wealth hide humility?
Another view
Not all wealthy people are arrogant.
More from Samuel Johnson
It is better to live rich, than to die rich.
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