money isn't everything theme
The idea is put forth that we ought to see money as less important in favor of other considerations, for example relationships.
7 total · 1 choice · 2 major · 4 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: You Can't Take It with You (1938) | choice | Mr. Vanderhof spelled out his philosophy to Mr. Kirby: One should not waste one's time in the pursuit of wealth because "You Can't Take It with You" when you die. For some reason he also believed that you can take your friendships with you. |
| ahp7x15 | major | A point of the story is that Mr. Eldridge's money was insufficient to the task of making him happy. He needed companionship. |
| rbt1985e1x01 | major | A point of the story was that an android clone, which would liberate you from domestic drudgery, would cost all of your life's savings. The fact that three different characters were tempted by the offer illustrates that there are arguably pleasures in life worth more than your financial security. |
| movie: Cimmaron (1931) | minor | Someone pointed out that Yancey hadn't made much money. Yancey pointed out that at least he had kept his honor. |
| murderbot1x06 | minor | Bharadwaj tried to persuade Leebeebee that money wasn't important to one's happiness but Leebeebee demurred. |
| rh2012e1x05 | minor | Inger quoted the aphorism "money isn't everything" in response to her superior expressing dismay over Therese and Pilar rejecting the million SKR settlement offer. |
| rh2012e2x06 | minor | Florentine insisted that she and Douglas should have a baby from the adoption agency because they were rich. Unsurprisingly, she impressed no one and was told other things than money mattered more. |