Quote by Anton Chekhov

Money, like vodka, turns a person into an eccentric.

Money, like vodka, turns a person into an eccentric.

Summary

This quote suggests that the presence of money can greatly influence a person's behavior and personality, similar to the effect that consuming alcohol has. Just as alcohol can cause individuals to act in unconventional or unpredictable ways, having significant wealth can lead someone to become eccentric or unconventional in their actions, decisions, and lifestyle. It implies that the possession of money can corrupt and alter a person's character, often resulting in unusual or eccentric behaviors.

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