Skip to content

Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had…

“Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune.” quote by Thomas Gray
Download Open image
“Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune.”

Thomas Gray

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes a person lacking both wealth to bribe and pride to seek fortune, implying a lack of means and ambition.

In simple terms: No money, no pride, no fortune.

Key Takeaway

Seek honest effort over shortcuts.

Themes

poverty ambition integrity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • job search
  • entrepreneurship
  • skill development
  • networking

Key Concepts

Socio‑economic status personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your ambitions?
  • Can humility coexist with success?
A Different Perspective

Pride can sometimes motivate success; lack of pride isn’t always negative.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Thomas Gray

Explore all 104 Thomas Gray quotes

More Bribe quotes

Browse all 185 Bribe quotes