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“Better see rightly on a pound a week than squint on a million.” quote by George Bernard Shaw
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“Better see rightly on a pound a week than squint on a million.”

George Bernard Shaw

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Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903

Choosing modest, reliable income is wiser than risking huge, uncertain wealth.

In simple terms: Small steady earnings beat risky riches.

Key Takeaway

Prefer stability over speculative gain.

Themes

financial prudence risk management contentment

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • budgeting
  • career planning
  • investment choices
  • salary negotiations

Key Concepts

economics probability decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you willing to take for greater reward?
  • How does financial stability affect your life?
A Different Perspective

Large sums can bring stress and loss; small sums provide security.

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