Average people would rather be entertained than educated. Rich people would rather be educated than entertained.

-While the rich don’t put much stock in furthering wealth through formal education, they appreciate the power of learning long after college is over, Siebold says.
-“Walk into a wealthy person’s home and one of the first things you’ll see is an extensive library of books they’ve used to educate themselves on how to become more successful,” he writes.
-“The middle class reads novels, tabloids and entertainment magazines."