Love Quote by Alfred Marshall
“The love for money is only one among many.”
About This Quote
Love of money is just one among many motivations, reminding that financial desire is not the sole driver of human behavior.
In simple terms: Money is one of many motivations.
Key Takeaway
Balance financial goals with other values.
Themes
economics
motivation
values
human behavior
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
economic
When to use this quote
- career choices
- investment decisions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
utility theory
intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
ethical economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑monetary goals matter most?
- How to prioritize values over profit?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on money can erode fulfillment.
![“Admittedly, there's a certain coarseness about [businessmen]; for there's no point in even trying to be [one] unless your love for money is so absolute that you're ready to accompany it on the walk to a double suicide. For money, believe you me, is a hard mistress, and none of her lovers are let…” quote by Soseki Natsume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e7/soseki-natsume-9685_love_admittedly-there-s-a-certain-coarseness_2924961.jpg)
![“You have to resist falling in love with the money they [producers] want to give you. You have to really resist that, and you have to just think about the work and whether it's a movie that you would want to see.” quote by Ice Cube](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/927/ice-cube-912_fall_you-have-to-resist-falling-in-love-with_134310.jpg)
