Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Rich Bo

Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me. They possess and enjoy early, and it does something to them, makes them soft where we are hard, and cynical where we are trustful, in a way that, unless you were born rich, it is very difficult to understand. They think, deep in their hearts, that they are better than we are because we had to discover the compensations and refuges of life for ourselves. Even when they enter deep into our world or sink below us, they still think that they are better than we are. They are different.

Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from

Summary

This quote conveys the notion that the wealthy view themselves as superior to those who did not inherit their wealth. It suggests that growing up in affluence can lead to a sense of entitlement, softness, and cynicism, contrasting with the resilience and trustfulness that may result from having to overcome life's challenges without the cushion of inherited privilege. The quote suggests that even when the rich interact with or face difficulties similar to those of the less privileged, they still hold a sense of superiority. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the perceived differences and attitudes between the wealthy and the rest of society.

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By F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Rich Bo

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