Quote by Victor Hugo

Genuflection before the idol or the dollar destroys the muscles which walk and the will that moves.

Genuflection before the idol or the dollar destroys the musc

Summary

This quote suggests that blindly prioritizing materialistic pursuits, such as idolizing money or material possessions, can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental strength. "Genuflection," a metaphorical act of bowing down or submitting, is seen as harmful as it weakens one's ability to take action and exercise one's willpower. The quote implies that placing excessive importance on these external markers of success can lead to a loss of personal agency and independence.

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Greed Avarice

By Victor Hugo

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