61-----The love of money is the root of all evil
Greed will lead a person into many other evils such as cheating, oppression and violence.
62-----A fool and his money are soon parted
Folly1 will always show up in the way a fool handles money. Wise people are the ones smart enough to guard money once they have it.
63-----It isn't whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game
Playing well and fairly is more important than succeeding. This saying is sometimes used to console someone who has lost a game. The ideas is that in spite of losing, one may still feel like a success if one has played as well as possible.
64-----Money can't buy happiness
There are some things money just can't buy. This reminds people that money is not an ultimate value although it often is treated as one. The saying may be used as a comment when a wealthy but lonely and wretched person commits suicide.
65-----Nice guys finish last
Success is valued more highly than kindness and politeness. If unkindness and impoliteness contribute to one's success, they are sometimes excused as toughness or what it takes. This is more often applied2 to men than woman.
66-----The one who dies with the most toys wins
This recent, cynical3 saying makes fun of three common American desires-- competing, accumulating property, and having fun.
67-----Just do it
This proverb is actually a recently invented advertising4 slogan for the Nike Shoe company. It may also be the best three-word summary of American cultural values. It means, quit being indecisive, Don't bother consulting a lot of people. Don't waste much times on planning. Just do it and do it now.
68-----You only go around once in life
Enjoy life, do what you want to do, experience everything you can.
69-----Put your money where your mouth is
Get serious about what you are saying. When you have spoken in favor of something, prove that you mean it by risking some money on it in a bet or an investment.
70-----The best defense5 is a good offense6
Be pro-active and goal-oriented, not timid or conservative. Aim to conquer, not merely to protect yourself.
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