This statement is completely justified and there are clear evidence provided in the chapter how Satyajit fell from being an influential figure to the time when he was even ashamed to discuss anything about his financial conditions. Falling from a great height and recollecting yourself is not an easy task. It is usually observed that when a person experiences a downfall, along with the financial status, moreover the pride is collapsed. It's easier to build a fortune than recollecting the individual's pride. Everyone around you knows you because of the positives, thus the chances are high that no one understands the downfall and thus it becomes difficult to cope with the same.