Quote by Gertrude Stein

I do want to get rich but I never want to do what there is to do to get rich.

I do want to get rich but I never want to do what there is t

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual desires wealth and financial success, but they are unwilling to engage in the necessary actions or efforts required to achieve it. It illustrates a certain level of laziness or lack of motivation, highlighting the disconnect between their aspirations and their readiness to put in the required work. Ultimately, the quote exemplifies a contradiction between the desire for riches and the reluctance to make the necessary sacrifices or take the necessary steps to attain them.

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By Gertrude Stein

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