Money Quote by Plato
““you don’t seem to love money too much. And those who haven’t made their own money are usually like you. But those who have made it for themselves are twice as fond of it as those who [c] haven’t.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book IV, Plato, c. 380 BC
Wealth is less valued by those who earn it themselves; those who earn it independently value it more than those who rely on others.
In simple terms: People who earn money themselves love it more.
Earn your own money to appreciate its value.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- personal finance
- career building
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value money more if you earn it?
- How does self-reliance affect your relationship with wealth?
Self-made wealth can also breed greed and inequality.