A Wise Person In The Great Gatsby

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In the book, “The Great Gatsby” a young adult looks for love and success. A wise man said, “Just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” Gatsby, made some money in the drug business, and some in the oil business. Furthermore, he sucked a bunch of his money out of the stock markets. Without a doubt, this man made tons of money. A wise man said, “Just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” These are words that I tell myself a consequently through the day. That always someone out there has it of inferior quality, so quit being cantankerous. Moreover, it transform life in a large way. Life is easier if someone believes that they have it better than

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