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“Within one's own family, money is not the measure of things, unless the person is an absolute Scrooge. Only the most extreme kind of monster would put a price on everything.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“Within one's own family, money is not the measure of things, unless the person is an absolute Scrooge. Only the most extreme kind of monster would put a price on everything.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale, 1985

Family value isn’t measured by money unless one is miserly; extreme greed turns everything into a price.

In simple terms: Money isn’t family value unless miserly; greed prices everything.

Key Takeaway

Beware of greed turning love into transactions.

Themes

family money greed

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family budgeting
  • ethical parenting
  • gift giving

Key Concepts

values materialism relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truly defines family worth?
  • How does greed affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

May ignore non‑material aspects of love.

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