Quote by Franklin Pierce Adams

The rich man has his motor car, His country and his town estateHe smokes a fifty-cent cigarAnd jeers at fate.Yet though my lamp burn low and dim,Though I must slave for livelihood,Think you that I would change with him?You bet I would!

The rich man has his motor car, His country and his town est

Summary

This quote expresses the envy towards the lifestyle of a rich man by someone who leads a modest life. Despite the speaker's humble circumstances, they view the rich man's possessions and luxuries as a superior existence. The speaker emphasizes that even if they have to struggle to make ends meet, they would eagerly trade places with the rich man. It highlights the desire for financial comfort and prosperity, highlighting the perception that having wealth and societal status can bring happiness, regardless of the effort required to attain it.

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