But as they all say if we sell our home what will we have for it, money, and what is the use of that money, money goes and after it is gone then where are we, beside we have all we want, what can we do with money except lose it, money to spend is not very welcome, if you have it and you try to spend it, well spending money is an anxiety, saving money is a comfort and a pleasure, economy is not a duty it is a comfort, avarice is an excitement, but spending money is nothing, money spent is money non-existent, money saved is money realised... (New York: Liveright, 1970, p. 103)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Money is seen as transient and a source of anxiety when spent, while saving provides comfort and realization of value.
- In plain terms
- Spending money causes worry but saving feels safe and real.
- What can you take from it?
- Saving money brings comfort; spending brings anxiety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is money for?
- How do you feel about saving?
Another view
Hoarding money can reduce quality of life.
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