Historical-romance Quote by Marija Jurić Zagorka
““Svi hoće u visine. Želudac se penje u srce, jetrica u salo, poštenje u džepove, samo je pamet prosjakinja, a nitko joj ne dobacuje ni prebijenog groša.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Viktorijina tajna” by Marija Jurić Zagorka, 1915
The quote sat how ambition and greed corrupt integrity, while wisdom is neglected and undervalued.
In simple terms: Ambition corrupts; wisdom ignored.
Key Takeaway
Guard integrity, value wisdom.
Themes
corruption
ambition
integrity
wisdom
social critique
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political ambition
- personal ethics
- career advancement
- family decisions
Key Concepts
ethical decay
human nature
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one maintain moral clarity amid pervasive greed?
- What systems can protect the undervalued?
A Different Perspective
Even with integrity, societal pressures may still reward corruption.
