Being broke Quote by Anonymous
“Oooooh this shirt looks good! *Checks price tag* 'Never mind...'”
About This Quote
A fleeting attraction is dismissed when price is considered, highlighting materialism over desire.
In simple terms: We often reject things once we know the cost.
Key Takeaway
Consider value beyond price.
Themes
consumerism
desire
pragmatism
Mood
cynical
observational
Type
humorous
critical
When to use this quote
- shopping
- budgeting
- impulse buying
Key Concepts
material value
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value things for their price or meaning?
- How does price affect your emotional response?
A Different Perspective
Desire can be manipulated by cost perception.
![“I got tired and embarrassed by the constant poverty of those years. I told Doug [ Brinkley] this is really going to be a horrible downer of a book [The Proud Highway] if all it's going to be is about being broke. I didn't like being reminded of desperation at all times.” quote by Hunter S. Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b16/hunter-s-thompson-278_all-time_i-got-tired-and-embarrassed-by-the-const_463350.jpg)
