"Wealth is a tool of freedom, but the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery"
- Frank Herbert
About this Quote
This quote by Frank Herbert suggests that wealth can be a powerful tool for attaining flexibility, however that the pursuit of wealth can lead to enslavement. Herbert is most likely referring to the idea that when individuals end up being too concentrated on collecting wealth, they can end up being shackled to their own greed and ambition. They might become so concentrated on the pursuit of wealth that they forget to enjoy the present moment and individuals around them. This can result in a life of misery and dissatisfaction. Herbert's quote is a suggestion to be mindful of the pursuit of wealth and to remember that it needs to be utilized as a tool to achieve liberty, not as a way of enslavement.
This quote is written / told by Frank Herbert between October 8, 1920 and February 11, 1986. He was a famous Writer from USA.
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