Desire Quotes
It is not for its own sake that men desire money, but for the sake of what they can purchase with it.
"It is not for its own sake that men desire money, but for the sake of what they can purchase with it."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
Money is wanted because of what it can purchase rather than simply for its own existence.
Key takeaway:
Connect a financial goal with the real purpose it is meant to serve.
Origin of the quote
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
Who actually said this?
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Source:
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
