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“We have grown used to money. The handling, the increase of it, is the chief business of life now with most of us.” quote by Rebecca Harding Davis
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“We have grown used to money. The handling, the increase of it, is the chief business of life now with most of us.”

Rebecca Harding Davis

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Money-Minded Woman" (1865)

Society’s obsession with money dominates daily life, reducing other values.

In simple terms: Money dominates life.

Key Takeaway

Re‑evaluate priorities beyond wealth.

Themes

materialism societal values economics

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • financial planning
  • community activism
  • personal budgeting

Key Concepts

sociology history ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does money influence your choices?
  • What non‑material values matter most?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone prioritizes money.

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