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I think part of the reason why money brings up such strong emotions and reactions is that it is the ultimate signifier: it is nothing but pure symbol, and so it gets imbued with all kinds of stories and significance. It's rarely just about the math, it's about power, self-worth, your perception of yourself as a moral or immoral person, etc. Especially in Western society where for so long poverty has been associated with some sort of personal failing and moral flaw.
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"If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing."
- Anatole France
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