Ambrose Bierce Quote - Money. A blessing that is of no advantage to us excepting when we part with it.

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Money. A blessing that is of no advantage to us excepting when we part with it.

"Money. A blessing that is of no advantage to us excepting when we part with it."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Money
Tags: Money Reflective Spending Value Wry

Meaning of this quote

Money's practical value appears when it is exchanged rather than merely possessed.

Key takeaway: Choose spending that serves an actual need or purpose.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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