Quote by Joan Didion

The secret point of money and power in America is neither the things that money can buy nor power for power's sake... but absolute personal freedom, mobility, privacy. It is the instinct which drove America to the Pacific, all through the nineteenth century, the desire to be able to find a restaurant open in case you want a sandwich, to be a free agent, live by one's own rules.

The secret point of money and power in America is neither th

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This quote highlights the underlying motivation behind the pursuit of money and power in America. It suggests that the true value lies not in material possessions or control, but in the freedom, independence, and privacy that they provide. The desire for personal freedom is seen as a driving force that propelled America's expansion westward, symbolized by the quest for finding a restaurant open for a sandwich anytime, which signifies the ability to live by one's own choices and rules. Ultimately, it portrays a deep-seated yearning for individual autonomy and self-determination as a crucial aspect of American culture and aspiration.

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