If in the first act you have hung a pistol on the wall, then in the following one it should be fired. Otherwise don't put it there.
Anton ChekhovRead
Money, like vodka, turns a person into an eccentric.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Money can change a person's behavior and personality, often leading to eccentricity.
In this quote, Anton Chekhov suggests that money, similar to vodka, has the power to alter a person's nature, often bringing out eccentric traits that may not have been apparent before. This highlights the idea that wealth can influence behavior in unexpected ways, leading individuals to act in ways that may seem unusual or extravagant.
Themes
MoneyEccentricityBehaviorWealthChange
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the impact of wealth on character at a seminar.
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