UNCLE ROCKSTAR's avatar
UNCLE ROCKSTAR rockstar@primal.net 1 year ago
In the first book of Plato's Republic, Socrates asks Cephalus what the best part of being rich is. Cephalus responds: "Not cheating someone even unintentionally, not lying to him, not owing a sacrifice to some god or money to a person... the possession of wealth makes no small contribution to this." (331b, Reeve translation). For the current generation of billionaires, the best part of being rich is that it allows you to lie, cheat and steal with impunity.

Replies (46)

Constantin's avatar
Constantin 1 year ago
Well, it definitely means different stuff for different people but these seem to be the extremes. It might not seem to be a lot, but it represents a great way to re-evaluate yourself by these two poles alone. Have a beautiful weekend!
1 replies ↓
Kingbee's avatar
Kingbee 1 year ago
I can honestly say all the people on Nostr I have met in person seem to be good people wanting to help you not cheat you.
1 replies ↓
UNCLE ROCKSTAR's avatar
UNCLE ROCKSTAR rockstar@primal.net 1 year ago
you too, and keep it to 🫂
Constantin's avatar Constantin
You know... Being humble is like being pretty. If you need to say it, you're not. The same goes for "free thinkers", among many other things. These days, when the numbers rocket up, it's the real test for humbleness. Be good, do good! #bitcoin
View quoted note →
Default avatar
npub1ee45...6twl 1 year ago
Fuck you money isn’t meant to enable you to say fuck you to the little people. It’s meant to enable you to say fuck you to injustice, corruption, depredation, and tyranny.
1 replies ↓
↑