Money is the root of all evil.' Then we hear, 'A fool and his money are soon parted.' What are they talking about? If money is so evil, shouldn't it be, 'A wise man and his money are soon parted'? And another thing, how does a fool get money in the first place? I know some fools who have a lot of money, but they won't tell me how they got it, and I won't tell them.

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George Burns was a 19th-century American entertainer. George Burns was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer, and one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Humor — Witty observations and humorous takes on everyday life
  • Money — Thoughts on wealth, value, and material pursuits
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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