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What does it mean?
Money has a simple primary function but limited deeper value.
In plain terms
Money makes you rich but does not much else.
What can you take from it?
Money buys wealth but little more.

Where it applies

  • financial discussion
  • cynical remark

Putting it to work

  • recognize money limits
  • evaluate worth

Questions to consider

  • What else does money do?
  • Is being rich enough?

Another view

Money also buys security and freedom.

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