Changed Quote by Ama Ata Aidoo
“money-making is like a god possessing a priest. He never will leave you, until he has occupied you, wholly changed the order of your being, and seared you through and up and down. Then only would he eventually leave you, but nothing of you except an exhausted wreck, lying prone and wondering who are you.”
About This Quote
Money can dominate a person’s life, consuming identity and leaving emptiness when it departs.
In simple terms: Money can control and exhaust you.
Key Takeaway
Guard against material obsession.
Themes
materialism
identity
exhaustion
spirituality
Mood
cautionary
philosophical
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- budgeting
- mindfulness practice
- financial counseling
Key Concepts
psychology of wealth
self‑concept
addiction
Questions to Reflect On
- What values sustain you beyond wealth?
- How can you balance ambition with inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Money isn’t the only source of fulfillment.
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