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My mother said, "Money is a great slave but a horrible master." It was her version of a French proverb.
Daymond John
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Money can be useful if controlled wisely, but it can lead to problems if it controls you.

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with money. It suggests that while money can serve us well and provide for our needs when we control it, letting it dictate our lives and decisions can lead to discontent and imbalance.

Themes

MoneyControlMasterSlaveWisdom

In practice

Example use cases

Discussing financial education with students.

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