I don't think it's a good attitude in your life to feel that you have to be rich to have self-esteem. You know, I saw a billboard in New York I wish I had photographed. It was for the TNN network. It said three words against a patriotic background of red, white and blue - BIGGER, YOUNGER, RICHER. Now, I find that fascinating: 'Bigger, younger, richer.' This whole idea of being wealthy has gone too far. I never ride in a limousine, you know. I feel gross if I get in a limousine. One good thing about the Sixties was it sort of was the opposite back then. You looked silly trying to appear rich.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-esteem should not depend on wealth; wanting more is excessive.
- In plain terms
- Don't need money to feel good.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth does not equal worth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you worth?
- Do you need wealth to be happy?
Another view
Money provides security and comfort.
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