Affection Quote by Plato
“The makers of fortunes have a second love of money as a creation of their own, resembling the affection of authors for their own poems, or of parents for their children, besides that natural love of it for the sake of use and profit.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: The Republic, Book VII, c. 380 BC
People love money both as a tool and as a personal creation, similar to how authors cherish their poems.
In simple terms: Money is both utility and personal affection.
Key Takeaway
Balance practical use with healthy detachment.
Themes
wealth
attachment
creation
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- investment
- career planning
- philanthropy
Key Concepts
materialism
philosophy of value
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your relationship with money affect your choices?
- What values guide your financial decisions?
A Different Perspective
Excessive love for money can cloud judgment.
