Goddess Quote by Ridgely Torrence
“Sometimes I think that all mankind exist but to be bought and sold: The rich man's paramour is gold, the poor man's goddess, gold, gold, gold.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Gold", 1915
The poet portrays humanity as driven by the pursuit of gold, equating wealth with both desire and worship.
In simple terms: Humanity is obsessed with gold.
Key Takeaway
Beware material obsession.
Themes
materialism
economics
spirituality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- consumer culture
- social policy
Key Concepts
philosophy
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does gold represent today?
- How does wealth shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Gold can also symbolize value beyond money.
