I think that the temptation for us, especially for those who are only half educated, is to try to get hold of a certain kind of shallow culture, instead of getting the substantial--instead of getting hold of real education, of property and material prosperity.
He critiques the pursuit of superficial culture over substantial education and prosperity.
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