It is better to live rich, than to die rich.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is better to enjoy your wealth while alive than to hoard it until death.
- In plain terms
- Enjoy your money now rather than saving it all for later.
- What can you take from it?
- Use your resources to live well while you can.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much is enough to live rich?
- When should you stop saving?
Another view
Saving is necessary for security and future needs.
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