Having been both rich and poor, I can say with certainty that being either is like living in a completely different universe
When the civilization you live in runs on commerce and capitalism, money touches every aspect of your life. Thus, the more (or less) of it you have, the more (or less) agency you have. I've had the experience of living in either of the two extremes. On one hand, living comfortably in a suburb with a well-off family. On the other, sharing a home with one or more professional-aged people and still just barely making rent, let alone having enough left over at the end of the month to put away. I've spent a lot of time around both types of people: people who grew up rich, and people who grew up poor. I've seen how being in both situations shapes your expectations for how much life can give, and how much it can take away. From the very first moment that my brain was capable of forming long-term memories, I remember people telling me money can't buy happiness. "Can't Buy Me Love" by the Beatles has a nice, wholesome message - having someone genuinely love ...