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Robert Walser: Wealth Ill at Ease
on Tuesday, April 4, 2017Robert Walser Money Quote saying having fear of being seen as wealthy, we protect ourselves from view of the poor as to avoid feelings of guilt for that wealth. Robert Walser said:
“Feeling ill at ease in your own wealth and begrudging others their ease, to resort to disagreeable weapons that require neither true audacity nor manly courage, to have money, but only money, without splendor: That’s what things look like in our cities at present” — Robert Walser
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This quote by Robert Walser seems to be criticizing a mindset of envy, pettiness and lack of generosity that can arise from wealth alone, without other virtues. It suggests that in cities, some people who are financially well-off still feel uneasy and resent others’ happiness, instead of being content with their own prosperity.
Walser implies this leads them to resort to “disagreeable weapons” like gossip, manipulation or litigation that don’t require true courage.
The overall message is that having money is not enough if one does not also cultivate an inner “splendor” of character through compassion and goodwill. True wealth involves using one’s advantages to uplift others, not put them down out of spite or insecurity.
Birthday: April 15, 1878 – Death: December 25, 1956
Robert Walser: Reprenensible Ignoring Poor
on Monday, April 3, 2017Robert Walser Money Quote saying those with wealth seem to easily look away when the poor are in view and offer no help. Robert Walser said:
“How reprehensible it is when those blessed with commodities insist on ignoring the poor” — Robert Walser
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This quote by Robert Walser expresses disapproval of those who are financially well-off yet indifferent to the plight of the poor. It suggests that with greater financial means comes a moral responsibility to acknowledge and assist those in need.
By describing the behavior as “reprehensible”, Walser implies that wealth should not isolate people or make them oblivious to the suffering of others in their community who lack basic resources.
The overall message seems to be a call for empathy, compassion and social conscience – that those blessed with abundance should recognize their privilege and use it to help uplift those facing hardship and scarcity.
Birthday: April 15, 1878 – Death: December 25, 1956