High heels Quote by Jean Rhys
““Now, money, for the night is coming. Money for my hair, money for my teeth, money for shoes that won't deform my feet (it's not so easy now to walk around in cheap shoes with very high heels), money for good clothes, money, money. The night is coming.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, 1966
The speaker lists endless material desires, emphasizing how consumerism dominates thoughts as darkness approaches.
In simple terms: Desire for possessions grows as night falls.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when material cravings eclipse deeper needs.
Themes
materialism
desire
anxiety
social pressure
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
social commentary
literary
When to use this quote
- shopping
- budgeting
- self‑reflection
- financial planning
Key Concepts
consumer culture
psychological dependence
identity crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What needs drive your spending?
- How does fear shape your consumption?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize poverty, ignoring systemic inequality.
