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Wealth is "pressing"
Jevon 2022-03-15 09:01:03
It's one of the best noir films in years, at least I think so. The genius Ripley, I would describe him as a black man. Black, because he is not kind, and outstanding because the most intelligent people usually have to enjoy the cold in the high places alone. With wealth, status and the life he longed for, he became a different kind of person. But what he lost was just as important, he just hadn't realized it yet. Wealth is "pressing", people's pursuit of wealth makes them become slaves of wealth. Everyone understands this truth, but understanding is powerless.
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The Talented Mr. Ripley quotes
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Herbert Greenleaf: You know, people always say that you can't choose your parents, but you can't choose your children...
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Herbert Greenleaf: What a waste of lives and opportunities.
[abruptly turning his attention to a street musician]
Herbert Greenleaf: I'd pay that fellow a hundred dollars right now to shut up.