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“Maybe, when you hear the name "Beverly," you think of Beverly Hills--people wandering the streets with their heads shot off by money.” quote by Denis Johnson
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““Maybe, when you hear the name "Beverly," you think of Beverly Hills--people wandering the streets with their heads shot off by money.””

Denis Johnson

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “Beverly Hills,” 1995

Wealth can blind people, making them lose perspective and act irrationally.

In simple terms: Money blinds.

Key Takeaway

Stay grounded despite wealth.

Themes

wealth perspective illusion

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • financial planning
  • career success
  • social media

Key Concepts

social critique materialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does money affect your decisions?
  • Can wealth be used responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Wealth can also enable positive change.

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