"La civilité que l'argent peut acheter est rare"
— Charles Dickens
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Simplified Meaning:
The quote talks about how politeness or respect that you can buy with money is not authentic. Imagine you are a wealthy person and you give money to people to treat you nicely; their kindness only lasts as long as the money does. Once you're out of money, those people won’t care about you or show any respect. Real respect and kindness come from genuine relationships and cannot be bought. In life, it's better to build true connections with people who appreciate you for who you are, not for what you can give them. For example, a true friend will stand by you even when you have nothing to offer, unlike someone who is only around for the financial benefits.
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