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What does it mean?
It expresses a strong desire for wealth as the ultimate life goal.
In plain terms
Wealth is the best state to be in.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize financial success above all.

Where it applies

  • financial planning
  • career choice

Putting it to work

  • save aggressively
  • seek profit

Questions to consider

  • Is money the only success?
  • What else matters?

Another view

It ignores non-material sources of happiness.

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