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why do people say money isnt everthing?

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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    i dont get why people say money cant buy ever thing when it sorta can
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    yea u lost me with this one
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    You're missing the point of the saying completely.

    The meaning of the saying is that while tangible goods such as money are important, there also exist immaterial things which we also put very high value on (ex. life, health, family, love, knowledge).
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    I found something that might interest you in this topic. This guy knows what he is talking about when it comes to the value of the dollar. Check it out!

    The Elevation Group by Mike Dillard
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    all 5 of the things u gave as an example can be bought in a way
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    People cannot buy life
    People cannot buy family.
    People cannot buy love (they can buy sex).
    People cannot buy health (they can buy healthcare).
    People cannot buy knowledge (they can buy mediums through which knowledge is transferred such as movies, books, schooling, etc.).

    The main problem that people have with this saying is that they misunderstand it to mean that money isn't important- but this isn't what is meant at all. The actual meaning is that while money is important, there are other things which are also important, so people should not overrate the importance of money.
     
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    100% Correct. I agree with that. Money is not really bad to have though. It is the LOVE of money that destroys everything. Once you get into the state of mind where you will do anything for a little cash you are dangerous. This is why when the dollar crashes (Which is what is going to happen) I am going to be prepared for all of the riots that will happen. *Cocks shotty* :)
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    People can buy materials to prolong life.
    People can buy sex = children
    People can buy healthcare as you said which aides good health
    People can buy through mediums as you suggested, without paying for an education you wouldn't be as knowledgeable as you are
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    Money can buy stuff like love but that love is not true love, it's fake. Money can't buy everything although it can buy most things.

    These metals we call money is given value. It actually isn't worth anything if we look outside the box.
     
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    People can buy love... you inhale it it's called "oxytocin".
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    I lol'd

    This is all correct, people can use money to aid in their acquiring of non-monetary intangible things, but this does not amount to being able to buy the non-monetary item itself.
    Yes, one can buy healthcare, but this does not necessarily amount to one's being healthy. Even though money can prolong life, it cannot alter the fact that everybody will eventually die. Life is something that money cannot buy.
    Yes, one can buy mediums through which knowledge is transferred, but this does not necessarily amount to one's being wise. Simply being able to buy books does not make one wise; one must take the time to read them, comprehend them, and draw conclusions from what is written in them. A poor man can be much more knowledgeable then a rich man.
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    what i was about to post :p
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    you should be a bit more specific since life= a living thing so i can go buy a dog and it would be considered buying life :p
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    It's more efficient to carry soft money.
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    Money isn't everything, but it's important. It determines where you live, what education you get, what car you drive, ect.
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    Money isn't everything. Sure, it purchasing and using your purchased items can give you happiness, but items don't last forever. They are eventually either destroyed or become boring.

    Another thing which I might throw in is that having a large amount of money can actually change you. It might make you what can only be described as a rich snob. And of course, no-one likes snobs which can take away several things from you including friends, love, respect, etc.
     
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    why do people say money isnt everthing?

    fake versions of everything u named can be bought and who would really know the difference.
     
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