Quote by G. K. Chesterton

Among the very rich you will never find a really generous man, even by accident. They may give their money away, but they will never give themselves away; they are egoistic, secretive, dry as old bones. To be smart enough to get all that money you must be dull enough to want it.

Among the very rich you will never find a really generous ma

Summary

This quote suggests that wealthy individuals are unlikely to be truly generous because they are self-centered and focused on personal gain. While they may part with their money, they are unwilling to give of themselves. The quote further argues that to amass great wealth, one must possess a certain level of dullness or lack of deeper fulfillment, as the pursuit of money tends to overshadow other aspects of life and altruistic tendencies. Overall, the quote hints at a correlation between financial success and a lack of genuine generosity or empathy.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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