Quote by Oscar Wilde

There is only one class in the community that thinks more about money than the rich, and that is the poor. The poor can think of nothing else.

There is only one class in the community that thinks more ab

Summary

This quote suggests that while the rich may think about money extensively, the poor are even more consumed by thoughts of financial matters. Unlike the wealthy who may have diversified concerns, the quote implies that the poor's primary focus is solely on their economic struggles. It highlights the all-encompassing impact of poverty on individuals, where it becomes the central and constant preoccupation in their lives, as they grapple with basic needs and seek to improve their circumstances.

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By Oscar Wilde

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