Money Quote by Henry Fielding
“Neither great poverty nor great riches will hear reason”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tom Jones, 1749
Both extreme poverty and extreme wealth are deaf to reason, suggesting material extremes blind judgment.
In simple terms: Extremes blind reason.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance over extremes.
Themes
social inequality
reason
wealth
poverty
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- charitable work
- financial planning
- education reform
Key Concepts
blindness
moral failure
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wealth affect decision‑making?
- Can poverty inspire rational solutions?
A Different Perspective
Wealth can also enable reason.
