I'm tired of Love; I'm still more tired of Rhyme. But money gives me pleasure all the time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds love and poetic rhyme exhausting, preferring the consistent comfort of money.
- In plain terms
- Love and poetry tire me out, but money always makes me happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Material wealth offers reliable satisfaction compared to emotional or artistic pursuits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly satisfies you long-term?
- Is pleasure found in possession or experience?
Another view
Money may not provide lasting fulfillment despite immediate pleasure.
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