All, or the greatest part of men that have aspired to riches or power, have attained thereunto either by force or fraud, and what they have by craft or cruelty gained, to cover the foulness of their fact, they call purchase, as a name more honest. Howsoever, he that for want of will or wit useth not those means, must rest in servitude and poverty.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Most people gain wealth or power through unfair means but call it honest work to hide their actions.
- In plain terms
- People get rich using bad methods but say it is fair.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth often comes from unfair means disguised as honesty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do the rich get their power?
- Is all success fair?
Another view
Some people do succeed through hard work.
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