"Money is our madness, our vast collective madness"
- David Herbert Lawrence
About this Quote
In this quote, David Herbert Lawrence is highlighting the damaging power of cash and how it can drive people to act crazily. He refers to it as a type of insanity, suggesting that the pursuit of wealth can take in people and society as a whole. Using the word "huge" highlights the prevalent impact of this insanity, indicating that it is not just an individual struggle however a collective one. Lawrence's words work as a cautionary suggestion to not let the pursuit of money consume us and to rather prioritize our mental well-being and the wellness of our neighborhoods.
This quote is written / told by David Herbert Lawrence between September 11, 1885 and March 2, 1930. He was a famous Writer from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Money. The author also have 84 other quotes.
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