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Wealth

Kirkmain · 2024-03-19 15:52:47

As one enters the twilight of one's life, I often ponder. What do we mean by wealth. How do you know you have died "rich" Is it the money in the bank? Number of homes you own? Number of descendants you have created? Number of people who are there to care and look after you in your old age? Number of people you have at your…

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Arthurian Posts: 828 Forumite

23 April 2024 at 10:13AM

I think, in modern parlance, wealth must be financial. It can lead to contentment, security, and happiness, but I think wealth itself refers to net worth in terms of money, valuable assets which could be sold, etc. So our ultimate goal can be beyond wealth, to happiness, joy, contentment, security, the feeling of a job well done for our descendants.

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