Quote by Ambrose Bierce

The money-getter who pleads his love of work has a lame defense, for love of work at money-getting is a lower taste than love of money.


The money-getter who pleads his love of work has a lame defe

Summary

This quote suggests that those who claim to love their work primarily for the money it brings are offering a weak defense. It argues that having a love for money itself is a stronger motive than merely enjoying work for financial gain. The quote implies that prioritizing the pursuit of money over genuine passion for one's work diminishes the value of the work itself and infers that a love for money reflects a lower taste or desire.

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Money Work Love
By Ambrose Bierce
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