Quote by J. Paul Getty

If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars.

If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollar

Summary

This quote implies that having an astonishing amount of wealth is characterized by a level of abundance where one's resources are too vast to be simply counted. It suggests that a billion dollars is such an immense sum that it cannot be easily quantified. The message behind the quote may emphasize that true wealth is more than just numbers on a balance sheet; it extends beyond financial assets to include intangible elements like experiences, relationships, and overall fulfillment.

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