Money Quote by H.G. Wells
““...money – leastways we thought it was money till everything smashed up, and then seemingly it was jes’ paper...””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Man Who Could Work Miracles", 1902
Money is perceived as valuable until it collapses, revealing its true nature as mere paper.
In simple terms: Money's value is an illusion.
Key Takeaway
Question the nature of value.
Themes
value
illusion
materialism
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- financial crisis
- consumer culture
Key Concepts
economics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly gives something value?
- How do we assign worth to intangible things?
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