I sometimes think that rich men belong to another nationality entirely, no matter what their actual nationality happens to be. The nationality of the rich.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests wealth creates a distinct social identity regardless of national origin.
- In plain terms
- Rich people act like they are from their own country.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth forms a separate class.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does money change where you belong?
Another view
It ignores diversity within wealthy groups.
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