Quote by Mark Twain

The offspring of riches: Pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogance, tyranny

The offspring of riches: Pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogan

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person or family becomes wealthy, it often leads to negative traits and behaviors. The offspring, or result, of having riches can include pride, a sense of superiority, displaying one's wealth, acting arrogantly, and even exercising power oppressively. It implies that wealth can sometimes corrupt individuals and contribute to negative character traits that may harm both the person and those around them.

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Wealth Pride Vanity Tyranny Arrogance

By Mark Twain

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