Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

To be clever enough to get all that money, one must be stupid enough to want it.

To be clever enough to get all that money, one must be stupi

Summary

This quote suggests that acquiring a large amount of money requires a certain level of cunning and intelligence. However, it also implies that the desire for wealth is driven by a certain level of foolishness or naivety. It suggests that those who relentlessly pursue wealth may be sacrificing other aspects of their lives or displaying a lack of perspective. Essentially, the quote implies that the pursuit of money often requires compromising one's values or priorities.

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By Gilbert K. Chesterton

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