Quote by Lewis H. Lapham
Seeing is believing, and if an American success is to count for anything in the world it must be clothed in the raiment of property. As often as not it isn't the money itself that means anything; it is the use of money as the currency of the soul.
Summary
This quote suggests that in American society, material possessions and wealth hold great significance. "Seeing is believing" implies that tangible evidence of success is necessary for it to be acknowledged and respected. The quote further emphasizes that it is not merely the possession of money, but rather how one uses and displays it that carries meaning and reflects a person's inner values or character. In this context, the notion of money as the "currency of the soul" suggests that wealth acts as a medium through which one's true nature is expressed or perceived.
Topics
Property
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