Quote by Norman O. Brown

The money complex is the demonic, and the demonic is God's ape; the money complex is therefore the heir to and substitute for the religious complex, an attempt to find God in things.

The money complex is the demonic, and the demonic is God's a

Summary

This quote suggests that the obsession with money can be seen as a form of evil, comparable to a demonic force. It further implies that the relentless pursuit of wealth has replaced religion as a means for people to find meaning and connection to something greater than themselves. The quote references the "money complex" as a representation of this obsession with material possessions, suggesting that people are seeking fulfillment and spiritual fulfillment in material wealth rather than in the divine.

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By Norman O. Brown

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