Silver tongs holding a gold coin above a plum velvet cushion with gold tassels.

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Lady Nancy Astor

The only thing I like about rich people is their money.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

A sharp quip separates wealth from the people who possess it. The speaker admits liking their money while withholding every other compliment. The word 'only' does most of the work, turning what begins as an expression of liking into a compact insult.

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