Boring Quote by Fran Lebowitz
![“We live in a culture where everyone is perfectly willing to do this [to make a lot of money], and they're just looking for the opportunity. Obviously, a person who is really dumb is not gonna make a zillion dollars. But for a person who is really smart, really smart, it's a boring pursuit. It's…” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c88/fran-lebowitz-690_boring_we-live-in-a-culture-where-everyone-is-p_2514246.jpg)
“We live in a culture where everyone is perfectly willing to do this [to make a lot of money], and they're just looking for the opportunity. Obviously, a person who is really dumb is not gonna make a zillion dollars. But for a person who is really smart, really smart, it's a boring pursuit. It's not endlessly fascinating.”
About This Quote
Pursuing wealth can become a dull, unfulfilling chase for those who are already intelligent.
In simple terms: Smart people find money chase boring.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose beyond profit.
Themes
materialism
intelligence
meaninglessness
Mood
cynical
thoughtful
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- investment decisions
- entrepreneurial ventures
- personal fulfillment
Key Concepts
capitalism
psychology of ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you beyond money?
- Can wealth ever be meaningful?
A Different Perspective
It may dismiss the necessity of financial security for many.
![“There's also the idea in this country [USA], it's not wholly new, but it's new in its kind of purity, in that you have to be really smart to be really rich. I always say to people, the reason people believe this is a) they've never met a really smart person, and b) they've never met a really rich…” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/fran-lebowitz-690_believe_there-s-also-the-idea-in-this-country-us_480145.jpg)
![“[Friendships] are easy to get out of compared to love affairs, but they are not easy to get out of compared to, say, jail.” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cdb/fran-lebowitz-690_affair_friendships-are-easy-to-get-out-of-compa_77324.jpg)
