Blood's not thicker than money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker rewrites a common proverb to suggest financial bonds are stronger than family ones.
- In plain terms
- He says money matters more than family blood.
- What can you take from it?
- Financial interests often override family loyalty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does money matter more than family?
- Is this always true?
Another view
It assumes money always overrides blood ties.
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