Curse Quote by Antoine François Prévost
““May your criminal enjoyments vanish as a shadow! may your ill-gotten wealth leave you without a resource; and may you yourself remain alone and deserted, to learn the vanity of these things, which now divert you from better pursuits!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Man Who Laughs by Antoine François Prévost, 1833
A curse wishing that a greedy person loses wealth and ends up isolated, revealing the emptiness of material pursuits.
In simple terms: Greed leads to loneliness and loss.
Key Takeaway
Avoid greed; value relationships.
Themes
greed
vanity
isolation
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- relationship building
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
materialism
moral lesson
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly gives life meaning?
- How can one balance ambition with humility?
A Different Perspective
Wealth alone cannot guarantee happiness or fulfillment.
