One of my business partners would remind me that no fashion line lasts forever, that we would hit the down curve eventually, and that we needed to look for new brands that complement the first one.
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My mother said, "Money is a great slave but a horrible master." It was her version of a French proverb.
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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