Engine Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“Wealth is an engine that can be used for power, if you are an engineer; but to be tied to the fly wheel of an engine is rather a misfortune.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Engine of Wealth," 1910 (Collected Works)
Wealth can be a tool for influence when wielded by a skilled creator, but becoming dependent on it can be detrimental
In simple terms: Money can empower engineers, yet reliance on it is harmful
Key Takeaway
Use wealth wisely, avoid becoming enslaved by it
Themes
wealth
engineering
power
dependency
Mood
reflective
cautious
instructive
Type
philosophical
financial
motivational
When to use this quote
- Entrepreneurship
- career planning
- financial independence
- budgeting
- risk management
Key Concepts
Economic theory
personal agency
technology ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance wealth with personal freedom?
- What safeguards prevent becoming dependent on material success?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on wealth may neglect other values like health or relationships
