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Jonathan Swift

A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart.

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Jonathan Swift means that a smart person should think about money logically and keep it as a practical concern, rather than letting it control their emotions or values. In other words, money should be considered carefully but not become the main focus of one’s feelings or identity.

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