Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.
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Does he council you better who bids you, Money, by right means, if you can: but by any means, make money ?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote questions the integrity of those who prioritize wealth at any cost.
Horace raises a critical point about ethical behavior in the pursuit of wealth. He contrasts the advice of someone who encourages making money through honorable methods with that of someone who advocates for acquiring wealth by any means necessary, thus prompting a reflection on the moral implications of one's approach to success and the underlying motivations behind financial pursuits.
Themes
MoneyEthicsWealthIntegritySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a business seminar on ethical entrepreneurship.
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