The Bourgeoisie and the Economic Function of Money

The bourgeois is essentially a moneymaker at once its servant and its master. He often takes an almost disinterested pleasure in his wealth because of the virtuosity he has displayed in his financial operations. The development of his social ascendancy shows the degree to which civilization and human life are dominated by the money power. It makes no difference whether he is dealing in works of art or cheap ready-made suits. All that matters is the volume of the transactions and the amount of profit to be derived from them.