Cry Quote by Eric Davis
“I remember in 1990, there were five of us making $3 million a year. When guys passed us, we didn't cry. Why would we cry? You didn't get mad when someone got $6 million. Or $8 million.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leaders, 1995
The speaker reflects on wealth disparity, noting that people rarely mourn their own success or feel envy toward higher earners, implying a detached or resigned attitude toward inequality.
In simple terms: People accept wealth gaps without emotional reaction.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address emotional detachment toward inequality.
Themes
wealth
inequality
psychology
success
attitude
Mood
reflective
critical
neutral
Type
motivational
analytical
When to use this quote
- corporate culture
- personal finance
- peer groups
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Behavioral economics
social comparison
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we feel little empathy for wealth gaps?
- How can awareness change attitudes toward inequality?
A Different Perspective
Denial can perpetuate systemic inequality.
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