Every day Quote by Marie Dressler
“I never weep over lost money, for I figure I'd rather go to the poorhouse once than go there every day.”
About This Quote
Source Film: My Man Godfrey, 1936
She prefers poverty over constant financial anxiety, valuing dignity over wealth.
In simple terms: Dignity matters more than money.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize mental peace over material gain.
Themes
wealth
poverty
dignity
mental health
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- minimalist lifestyle
- financial planning
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
philosophy
economics
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find dignity without financial stability?
- What does wealth mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Financial insecurity can still cause distress despite mindset.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
