God how I hate new countries: They are older than the old, more sophisticated, much more conceited, only young in a certain puerile vanity more like senility than anything.
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Money poisons you when you've got it, and starves you when you haven't.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that money can have detrimental effects whether you have it or not, impacting one's well-being and perspective.
D. H. Lawrence highlights the paradoxical nature of money in this quote, indicating that wealth can lead to moral decay and dissatisfaction, while poverty brings its own set of struggles and anxieties. The statement reflects the complex relationship individuals have with money, suggesting that it has the power to corrupt one's values and happiness, regardless of its presence.
Themes
MoneyWealthPhilosophyHappinessValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about financial stability and personal values, this quote could serve as a reminder of the potential pitfalls of chasing wealth.
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