'Rich men say that happiness is a million dollar bills, so how come half of them OD on sleeping pills?' - From 'No Voices in the Sky'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wealth doesn't guarantee happiness or health.
- In plain terms
- Rich people still suffer despite their money.
- What can you take from it?
- Money isn't a solution to deeper problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What really brings happiness?
- Can money buy peace of mind?
Another view
Wealth can solve some problems even if it doesn't solve all.
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