Quote by J. Paul Getty

Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells.

Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it sme

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that money should not be hoarded or kept idle, but rather put to use and circulated in order to have value. Like manure, which is only beneficial when spread as fertilizer, money becomes stagnant and loses its worth if it is not spent or invested. Just as manure left in a concentrated area emits unpleasant odors, money held without being utilized or shared can lead to negative consequences. Thus, the quote suggests that money is most valuable when it is actively used and distributed.

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By J. Paul Getty

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