1920s Quote by John Dos Passos
““But you just watch, little girl. I'm goin' to show 'em. In five years they'll come crawlin' to me on their bellies. I don't know what it is, but I got a kind of feel for the big money.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Big Money, 1936
A narrator predicts that the powerful will dominate, forcing others to submit, driven by a mysterious attraction to wealth.
In simple terms: Powerful people will dominate, driven by money.
Key Takeaway
Beware the lure of wealth.
Themes
power
wealth
ambition
social hierarchy
future
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- political strategy
- social critique
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
capitalism
social dynamics
psychology of greed
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the pursuit of power?
- Can wealth be used responsibly?
A Different Perspective
The quote glorifies dominance, ignoring ethical costs.
