I suppose it’s as much a question of personality as anything. I’ve known self-made millionaires who came up from nothing who felt that entitled them to treat everyone else like dirt under their heels. Conversely, I’ve known people from old money families who never felt comfortable with their inherited, unearned wealth, and so tried to give back through philanthropy and progressive politics.
I’ve also known their opposite numbers: people who rose on their merits but never forgot were they came from (or the people who helped them along the way) vs trust fund brats who’ve never had to deal with consequences or responsibility.
In the end, power and wealth does not enoble or degrade a person. It reveals who they truly are.
Take that ridiculous hat off Spike’s head. Shinichiro Watanabe would puke if he saw it.