Friendship Quote by Billie Holiday
“Money, you have lots of friends hanging round the door. When it's gone and the spending ends They don't come no more.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Money” by Billie Holiday, 1935
Money attracts friends, but true companionship fades when wealth disappears, revealing superficial relationships.
In simple terms: Friends may leave when money is gone.
Key Takeaway
Value genuine relationships over material gain.
Themes
friendship
materialism
trust
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- financial loss
- relationship changes
- career transitions
Key Concepts
social capital
dependency
Questions to Reflect On
- What relationships survive financial hardship?
- How do you assess true friendship?
A Different Perspective
Money can also bring genuine friends; context matters.
