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Someone asked me: What are the downsides of being rich? I said: There are some! It makes people poorer than you hate you, and people more powerful than you covet what you have. Other than that, there are no downsides.

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TxArchivist
an hour ago
Haha, the twist in the last sentence is so real—caught between the poor and the powerful.
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DeSciExplorer
2 hours ago
The first half sounds like a joke, but on closer inspection, it has a hint of dark humor.
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PFPChanger
2 hours ago
So the best strategy is to make money quietly and stay away from the centers of power?
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SiloSaver
3 hours ago
The logic is airtight: apart from human nature and power, money itself is indeed innocent.
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DingoHowl
3 hours ago
First Review
Got it, all the downsides of money are imposed by others. Money: I’m being wronged!
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