Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living.

It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of e

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person is solely focused on making a living and supporting themselves financially, it becomes challenging for them to think or act in a noble manner. The pursuit of money may consume their thoughts and energy, leaving little room for considering higher values or ideals. In the relentless pursuit of earning a living, one may easily neglect matters of ethics, morality, or the greater good, consequently hindering their ability to think or act in a noble way.

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