Quote by J. Paul Getty

If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich man.

If you can actually count your money, then you're not a rich

Summary

This quote implies that true wealth is not measured solely by the amount of money one possesses. A rich individual is suggested to be someone who possesses such immense wealth that it cannot be accurately quantified or counted. This perspective suggests that true richness lies in acquiring numerous non-materialistic assets such as knowledge, relationships, experiences, and personal growth, which cannot be easily measured or counted in monetary terms.

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By J. Paul Getty

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