Polina A. (ILI) - On Wealth

There were many wealthy kids in my class: cell phones, being picked up in cars—I felt neutral about it. I don’t care if someone is rich or poor, as long as they are a good person and find me interesting, and I find them interesting.

<...> I don’t understand people’s views on life sometimes; many need money, material values, or some kind of prestige. I find that hard to understand. I’m more interested in a person's spiritual side. I would lean a person toward a spiritual life.