Business Quote by Diane Setterfield
““But pecuniary interest is clearly not in your nature. How quaint. I have written about people who don't care for money, but I never expected to meet one. Therefor I conclude that the difficulty concerns integrity. People whose lives are not balanced by a healthy love of money suffer from an appauling obsession with personal integrity." - Vida Winter””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Lost Things, 2007
A lack of balanced love for money can lead to an unhealthy obsession with personal integrity.
In simple terms: Money imbalance harms integrity.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between wealth and values.
Themes
ethics
money
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- ethical decision making
- personal counseling
- career choices
Key Concepts
materialism
moral conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance financial goals with personal values?
- Can integrity exist without financial security?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on integrity may cause rigidity.
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