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“That was always my experience-a poor boy in a rich town; a poor boy in a rich boy's school; a poor boy in a rich man's club at Princeton … However, I have never been able to forgive the rich for being rich, and it has colored my entire life and works.” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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“That was always my experience-a poor boy in a rich town; a poor boy in a rich boy's school; a poor boy in a rich man's club at Princeton … However, I have never been able to forgive the rich for being rich, and it has colored my entire life and works.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925

Wealth creates social barriers that shape personal identity and resentment.

In simple terms: Richness creates division and envy.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge class bias.

Themes

class wealth identity resentment

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • college life
  • career advancement
  • social events

Key Concepts

sociology psychology inequality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does class affect your relationships?
  • Can you bridge socioeconomic gaps?
A Different Perspective

Wealth alone does not define character.

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