haves and have nots

[substitute]

The rich say to the poor: Our wealth isn't as wonderful to have as you think; you're piggish and immature to desire it so; and we are to be congratulated and admired for having it.

And not just about money, either.

Comments

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What's more, it's not at all true that the rich are more passionate or more capable of abstracting from present cirucmstances. There's just as much romantic intrigue going on in Brazzaville as in the fleshpots of Park Ave.

Scratch that. There's far more romantic intrigue going in Brazzaville.

It's just that poor people have other things to do in addition to pining, conniving, etc.