--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've discovered that I've never had much…" description: "\"I've discovered that I've never had much respect for money, and that has meant that money has ended up ruling me a little bit more than it should have...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rufus-sewell-10540_actually_i-ve-discovered-that-i-ve-never-had-much_672316.png" --- # I've discovered that I've never had much respect for… ![“I've discovered that I've never had much respect for money, and that has meant that money has ended up ruling me a little bit more than it should have. So I'm trying to learn - at this late stage in life! - to actually control that.” quote by Rufus Sewell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rufus-sewell-10540_actually_i-ve-discovered-that-i-ve-never-had-much_672316.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rufus-sewell-10540_actually_i-ve-discovered-that-i-ve-never-had-much_672316.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rufus-sewell-10540_actually_i-ve-discovered-that-i-ve-never-had-much_672316.png) > “I've discovered that I've never had much respect for money, and that has meant that money has ended up ruling me a little bit more than it should have. So I'm trying to learn - at this late stage in life! - to actually control that.” [Rufus Sewell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rufus-sewell/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker admits a lifelong disrespect for money, leading to it controlling him, and now seeks to regain mastery over finances. **In simple terms:** Money has unintentionally controlled him; he now aims to master it. Key Takeaway Take active steps to manage money wisely. Themes money self‑control personal finance Mood motivational pragmatic Type advice reflective When to use this quote - budgeting - financial planning - personal development - psychology Key Concepts financial literacy self‑discipline life stages Questions to Reflect On - What financial habits need change? - How can one sustain financial discipline? 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