Individual life Quote by Margaret Lawrence
““Every civilization built upon riches has died stillborn, ebbed away or fallen of its own weight. Once the inner eye glimpses wealth, the individual life is no longer of interest. The personal on every level becomes insignificant. Wives are abandoned, children discarded. Expendability rules. Gold erases the past, you see. It erases the mercy of God.””
About This Quote
Wealth and material riches can erode personal values, leading to neglect of human compassion and significance.
In simple terms: Riches can diminish personal meaning
Key Takeaway
Guard against wealth’s dehumanizing effects
Themes
materialism
spirituality
humanity
Mood
melancholic
critical
Type
Individual life:1
Mercy of god:0
Money:0
Riches:1
Wealth:1
Riches Died:0
Wealth Individual:0
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- philanthropy
- family counseling
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance wealth and compassion?
- What values anchor you beyond material success?
A Different Perspective
Wealth can also enable good deeds
