About this quote

Wealth is often handed to the most unlikable, vapid people you can find. It is easy to look at billionaires or trust-fund heirs and feel a sharp pang of jealousy. But their actual character usually reveals that big money has nothing to do with moral worth or divine favor. Stop equating a fat bank account with a successful life. Look closely at those who have the cash and ask yourself if you actually want their character.

When to use it

• When you are scrolling through social media and see a vapid influencer bragging about their third yacht. You say this to your partner to instantly cure your sudden wave of envy.
• Your incompetent boss gets another massive bonus while the actual workers get nothing. You mutter this to a trusted coworker in the breakroom to find some dark humor in the unfairness.
• When a greedy relative inherits the entire family estate despite treating everyone like garbage for decades. You tell your sibling this to help them let go of the anger over the unfair will.