Prosperity Quote by Heloise
“Prosperity seldom chooses the side of the virtuous.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 12th century
Wealth often bypasses the morally good.
In simple terms: Prosperity avoids virtue.
Key Takeaway
Seek virtue over riches.
Themes
wealth
morality
inequality
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- career choices
- charitable giving
- political activism
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might the virtuous be overlooked?
- How can you align wealth with virtue?
A Different Perspective
Virtue can be rewarded in non-material ways.
![“[I]t is not by being richer or more powerful that a man becomes better; one is a matter of fortune, the other of virtue. Nor should she deem herself other than venal who weds a rich man rather than a poor, and desires more things in her husband than himself. Assuredly, whomsoever this…” quote by Héloïse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/43c/heloise-27050_affection_i-t-is-not-by-being-richer-or-more-power_726871.jpg)
![“Vote for Donald Trump. You're going to see something and you'll be so happy, you'll be so thrilled. This [presidential] election is about every man, woman and child in our country who deserves to live in safety, prosperity and peace, so true.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18e/donald-trump-18_children_vote-for-donald-trump-you-re-going-to-se_1553.jpg)
