Desperate Quote by Tom Robbins
““The problem here, Gwen, is that the more desperate you are to achieve financial success and the tighter you hold on to what you've got, the greater your chances of losing it. Money's like love in that respect.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Still Life with Woodpeckers by Tom Robbins, 1980
Desperation to keep money tight increases risk of loss; wealth behaves like love, needing openness.
In simple terms: Holding tightly to money can cause loss.
Release fear, practice generosity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investing
- personal finance
- relationships
- career decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear of loss affect your financial choices?
- What does it mean to treat money like love?
Money can be lost if hoarded; balance is needed.