I don’t understand why some of you are becoming defensive. Ask yourself if you can (usually) recognize a kollel yungerman (one that’s actually learning of course) of at least a few years from someone that is working a while — just by the eidelkeit on his face and his conduct.
There’s no question that Torah purifies, and whether or not someone is doing the right thing given his situation doesn’t detract from the fact that for the most part legitimate Torah learners are actually — yes I’m saying it — holier. And it’s pretty obvious, if he hasn’t tainted himself with other pursuits.
Life is life, but despite the necessity of our choices, the good effects of learning are not to be denied. And yes temimos is a good thing.