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?
- People worship various ideals, but ultimately all are driven by money.
- In plain terms
- All worships end in money.
- What can you take from it?
- Money is the underlying motive behind many pursuits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does money influence your values?
- Can ideals exist without profit?
Another view
Not all actions are primarily financially motivated.
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