Quote by e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.

I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be sai

Summary

This quote means that the person's expenses or spending habits exceed their income to such an extent that they are practically living separate from their financial means. It implies that the person's financial situation is unsustainable or precarious, as they are unable to effectively bridge the gap between their income and their excessive expenditures. Ultimately, it suggests a state of financial disconnect or imbalance, where their lifestyle exists outside their financial reality.

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By e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

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