Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith, In the Wor

The wretchedness of being rich is that you live with rich people.... To suppose, as we all suppose, that we could be rich and not behave as the rich behave, is like supposing that we could drink all day and stay sober.

The wretchedness of being rich is that you live with rich pe

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This quote highlights the inherent challenges and pitfalls of wealth. It suggests that living amongst affluent individuals can lead to a sense of unhappiness and dissatisfaction. It also implies that it is unrealistic to believe that one could be wealthy and not adopt the often negative behaviors associated with wealth, comparing it to the unrealistic notion of excessive drinking without the negative consequences. Essentially, it cautions against idealizing wealth and reminds us of the potential drawbacks that come with it.

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