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“Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million but I was just as happy when I had $48 million”

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Having a lot of money does not necessarily make a person happier. The speaker is saying that even though they now have 50 million dollars, their level of happiness hasn't changed much since they had 48 million dollars. The point is that beyond a certain amount, adding more money doesn't really affect how happy someone feels. Imagine someone who loves playing music. If they buy a guitar they love, having one guitar is enough to make them happy. Owning ten more guitars won't make them play better or enjoy it more. In life, enjoying what you have and finding joy in simple things often matters more than just having a lot of money. It's important to focus on relationships, experiences, and other aspects of life that bring true happiness.

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