I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He opposes millionaires but finds it risky to be offered such a position himself.
- In plain terms
- He doesn't like rich people, yet being offered that role would be dangerous for him.
- What can you take from it?
- Opposing a group can conflict with personal risk if offered a role within it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might opposing wealth be risky?
- How do personal interests affect principles?
Another view
The statement is vague about the nature of the danger.
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