A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims financial wealth is the most reliable source of happiness.
- In plain terms
- Money brings the most happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Financial security strongly correlates with contentment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is money the best path to happiness for you?
Another view
It ignores non-material sources of fulfillment like relationships.
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