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“Money follows art. Money wants what it can't buy. Class and talent. And remember while there's a talent for making money, it takes real talent to know how to spend it.” quote by Candace Bushnell
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“Money follows art. Money wants what it can't buy. Class and talent. And remember while there's a talent for making money, it takes real talent to know how to spend it.”

Candace Bushnell

About This Quote

Source Book: Sex and the City, 1996

Wealth follows creative work, but true value lies in how wisely it is spent, not just earned.

In simple terms: Money follows art, but spending wisely matters.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize learning to spend as much as you earn.

Themes

wealth creativity spending talent values

Mood

reflective critical thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • artistic careers
  • personal finance
  • philanthropy

Key Concepts

economics culture psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance earning and spending?
  • What defines true wealth beyond money?
A Different Perspective

Money alone can't buy class or talent; it can amplify or diminish them.

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