It is a very good world to live in, To lend or to spend…
“It is a very good world to live in, To lend or to spend, or to live in; but to beg or to borrow, or to get a man's own, It is the very worst world that ever was known.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The world offers both prosperity and poverty; the best and worst coexist.
In simple terms: Life has both wealth and hardship.
Balance ambition with compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- philanthropy
- career choice
- social policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a “good” world for you?
- How can you contribute to reducing inequality?
May oversimplify complex socioeconomic issues.