Quote by Amy Sherman-Palladino

People have nannies and big cars, and they want to go to Maui for Christmas. When there are those kind of stakes involved, people get ruthless.

People have nannies and big cars, and they want to go to Mau

Summary

This quote highlights the intense competition and materialistic mindset prevalent in society. It suggests that when people's desires for wealth and luxurious experiences are at stake, they become ruthless in their pursuit of achieving them. It emphasizes how the pursuit of material possessions can lead individuals to exhibit cutthroat behaviors, sacrificing empathy or ethical considerations to ensure their own success or social status.

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By Amy Sherman-Palladino

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