George Eliot: Money Hobbies
on Friday, November 22, 2019George Eliot Money Quote saying hobbyists who believe they can make money at their hobby get overly invested in that belief. George Eliot said:
“The worst of all hobbies are those that people think they can get money at. They shoot their money down like corn out of a sack then” — George Eliot
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The above money quote by George Eliot criticizes hobbies that people pursue primarily for the goal of making money. She suggests that when people think they can earn money from a hobby, they will invest heavily in it without properly considering the risks. By saying people “shoot their money down like corn out of a sack,” Eliot means they spend their money quickly and carelessly on the hobby, without regard for whether it will actually generate income. The overall message is that hobbies are best enjoyed and pursued for their own sake, rather than with the primary expectation of financial gain.
Birthday: 22 November 1819 – Death: 22 December 1880