Quote by Albert Camus

It's a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money.

It's a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think th

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This quote suggests that there is a form of elitism or arrogance in believing that happiness can be achieved without financial resources. It implies that some people may adopt a "spiritual" or altruistic attitude, considering their non-materialistic approach superior to those who associate happiness with monetary wealth. The quote challenges the notion that money is disconnected from happiness and criticizes the idea of spiritually or morally judging individuals who value financial security as a path to happiness.

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