Quote by David Herbert Lawrence

Money is our madness, our vast collective madness.

Money is our madness, our vast collective madness.

Summary

This quote suggests that our obsession with money has reached a point of collective madness. It highlights how we have become consumed by the pursuit of wealth, often to the detriment of our overall well-being and sanity. The quote portrays a society that prioritizes money and material possessions above all else, leading to a state of collective insanity. It serves as a reflection on the unbalanced significance society assigns to wealth, emphasizing the detrimental effects it can have on individuals and communities.

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Money

By David Herbert Lawrence

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