Money's a horrid thing to follow, but a charming thing to meet

Money's a horrid thing to follow, but a charming thing to meet

Henry James, the renowned American author known for his intricate and psychologically complex novels, often explored the themes of money and its impact on society in his works. In his novel "The Portrait of a Lady," James delves into the complexities of wealth and its influence on relationships and personal identity. The quote "Money's a horrid thing to follow, but a charming thing to meet" encapsulates the ambivalence that James felt towards the role of money in society.