Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.

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"Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master."

- P.T. Barnum

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"Money is in some respects life’s fire: It is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master."

- P.T. Barnum

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"Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience."

- P.T. Barnum

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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