I feel like a much better quote, which really hits on the more meaningful parts of it is this one, attributed to a "Helen Gurley Brown": "Money, if it does not

I feel like a much better quote, which really hits on the more meaningful parts of it is this one, attributed to a "Helen Gurley Brown": "Money, if it does not bring you happiness, will at least help you be miserable in comfort." Money may not bring you fulfillment, or love, etc. But currently, it can decisively solve most of Maslow's hierarchy-of-needs (with a few exceptions like illness). The unhappiness from having a hole in Maslow's hierarchy is a pretty bitter, cruel thing - especially if reaches the point of losing family members or friends.