''Riches have never fascinated me, unless combined with the greatest charm or distinction.”–Letter, Aug. 1936,
This quote relates to the saying that money cant buy happiness. This part of the letter he is saying that money and riches arent important to him. The only way that money and riches held any interest to him was if it brought him something more meaningfull. The author could also be implying that riches can change people.He wants people to know that in his eyes, if the riches do not bring good character to you then it’s worth nothing.Gatsby had plenty of money and lived the way any person would only dream. He had the fortune and the great lifestyle, however he was not entirely happy. He didn’t have the charm like the quote, or the distinction of his character and true love. His past true love Daisy was married to someone else and he longed to be with her again. This hole in his heart proves the quote true. All the money in the world, the big houses or the fame cannot buy your happiness. The only way that it can buy you happiness is if there is something more meaningful attached.