““1. Something that costs money has to be easy and presented to us. 2. We earn money by creating difficulties (creating problems to fix them) while the action performed does not at all contribute to a better life nor society. 3. But we are all fond of taking action as a means to do good, and we do not expect money for it. What is wrong with this picture?”” – Maurice Spees
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"“1. Something that costs money has to be easy and presented to us. 2. We earn money by creating difficulties (creating problems to fix them) while the action performed does not at all contribute to a better life nor society. 3. But we are all fond of taking action as a means to do good, and we do not expect money for it. What is wrong with this picture?”" – Maurice Spees
"“1. Something that costs money has to be easy and presented to us. 2. We earn money by creating difficulties (creating problems to fix them) while the action performed does not at all contribute to a better life nor society. 3. But we are all fond of taking action as a means to do good, and we do not expect money for it. What is wrong with this picture?”" – Maurice Spees
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