Quote by William James

We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition.

We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone

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This quote highlights a societal fear of poverty and a judgmental attitude towards those who choose simplicity and prioritize their inner lives over material wealth. It criticizes the notion that success and ambition are solely defined by monetary gains and the relentless pursuit of money. The quote suggests that society holds a bias against individuals who do not conform to the money-making culture, viewing them as lacking ambition and spirit.

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