Quote by Stephen King

A man who loves money is a bastard, someone to be hated. A man who can't take care of it is a fool. You don't hate him, but you got to pity him.

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Summary

This quote suggests that there are two types of people with regards to money: those who are excessively driven by it and are morally undesirable (referred to as a "bastard"), and those who are incapable of managing it effectively and are deserving of pity (referred to as a "fool"). The quote suggests that while the individual who loves money is to be hated, the one who can't handle it should be pitied rather than hated, hinting at the understanding that financial incapability may lead to hardships or struggles.

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By Stephen King

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