Strangers become obsequious, giving the rich one their most fawning attention with fake smiles plastered on their faces. The rich are given special attention, special service, special entitlements, special privileges, special exemptions. Those who become rich for the right reasons, and retain a certain humility and modesty, are indeed worthy of admiration. The only reason to admire the possession of money is when it occurs genuinely as a result of personal endeavour or honest enterprise. Even then there is no reason to admire the result, but every reason to admire the process.

Source: Daily Nation December 17, 2023 00:30 UTC