Top 10 Inspirational Shakespeare Quotes About Money

By Saurav Pandey | December 16, 2024

Top 10 Inspirational Shakespeare Quotes About Money

This quote emphasizes the enduring power of money, suggesting that it can overcome many obstacles and persist through difficult times.

“Money is a good soldier, and will on.” (Timon of Athens)

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Shakespeare cautions against both lending and borrowing, highlighting the potential for strained relationships and financial difficulties.

“Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.” (Hamlet)   

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A sobering reminder of the finality of death and the inability to take wealth beyond the grave.

“He that dies pays all debts.” (The Tempest)

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This quote suggests that one should dress according to their means, avoiding excessive extravagance.

“Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express’d in fancy; rich, not gaudy: For the apparel oft proclaims the man.” (Hamlet)   

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A metaphor suggesting that wealth should be used wisely and judiciously, rather than squandered.

“Money is like muck, not to be spread too thick.” (King Lear)

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This quote emphasizes the enduring power of money, suggesting that it can overcome many obstacles and persist through difficult times.

“Money is a good soldier, and will on.” (Timon of Athens)

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This quote emphasizes the power of money to open doors and opportunities.

“If money go before, all ways do lie open.” (The Merry Wives of Windsor)

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A reflection on the complex relationship between morality and material gain.

“There is no reason. It just seemed a rather lovely thing to do. And if it shows one thing, it is that morality and money have been entwined for as long as men have had anything worth stealing.” (The Tempest)

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A cautionary tale about the dangers of borrowing and the potential for it to lead to financial ruin and damaged relationships.

“For credit, you often lose both yourself and your friend. Borrowing brings you to the brink of ruin.” (Hamlet)

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A surprising piece of advice, suggesting that lending to an enemy may be less risky than lending to a friend, as there are fewer emotional ties involved.

“If you will lend, lend to an enemy.” (The Merchant of Venice)

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