Quote by George Bernard Shaw

When a man says money can do anything, that settles it: he hasn't got any.

When a man says money can do anything, that settles it: he h

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone claims that money can accomplish anything, it reveals their lack of financial means. It implies that someone who truly understands the value of money and its limitations would not make such a sweeping statement. The quote highlights the perspective that those who have experienced a shortage of money are more likely to comprehend its constraints and not easily believe in its ability to solve all problems or grant unlimited power.

By George Bernard Shaw

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