Money Quote by Catherine Durning Whetham
““I should like to put before every one who is provided, from whatever source, with an income independent of their own exertions the following proposition. In order to justify the possession of this money, it is necessary to expend as much time, thought and energy in working for the advantage of other people as would be required for you to earn an equivalent sum in any recognized profession. By adopting this mode of thought we can accustom ourselves to think of money in terms of labour, our own or someone else's, and regard the one as a just exchange for the other.””
About This Quote
Money should be earned through labor that benefits others, framing wealth as a fair exchange for effort.
In simple terms: Earn money by helping others.
Key Takeaway
Work for the common good.
Themes
economics
ethics
labor
social responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
- community service
- financial education
Key Concepts
fair exchange
social economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you align your job with societal benefit?
- What trade‑offs exist?
A Different Perspective
Not all work can be directly beneficial to others.
![“Money is to be sought for first of all; virtue after wealth. [Lat., Quaerenda pecunia primum est; virtus post nummos.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/108/horace-172_firsts_money-is-to-be-sought-for-first-of-all-v_2083454.jpg)
