Age Quote by George Eliot
“An age at which many men are not quite common - at which they are hopeful of achievement, resolute in avoidance, thinking that Mammon shall never put a bit in their mouths and get astride their backs, but rather that Mammon, if they have anything to.”
About This Quote
The passage describes men who are hopeful yet avoidant, believing wealth won’t dominate them, but actually allowing it to control them indirectly.
In simple terms: Men think they can avoid wealth’s control but they don’t.
Key Takeaway
Beware subtle influences of material desire.
Themes
economics
psychology
morality
wealth
self‑control
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- ethical reflection
- personal growth
- social critique
Key Concepts
materialism
self‑deception
social ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- What unnoticed influences shape your choices?
- How can you maintain autonomy from material pressures?
A Different Perspective
Wealth’s subtle grip can be unnoticed.
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