Abundance & Riches: English Vocabulary List

used to imply that possessing wealth can provide people with significant advantages, influence, and control over others or situations

"Money gives you power over others — money is power."

"Without a substantial budget, the team could not compete — money is power."

used to highlight the power and influence of financial resources, as it can be used to influence or persuade people to act in a certain way or to achieve a desired outcome

"Money influences every decision — money talks."

"The candidate with the biggest budget won the campaign — money talks."

used to suggest that the value of money is not affected by the way it is obtained or used

"It does not matter where money comes from — money has no smell."

"The donor's background was questionable, but the organisation accepted the funds — money has no smell."

used to suggest that accumulating wealth is not enough, and that one must put it to use in order to achieve positive outcomes, emphasizing the importance of using financial resources effectively

"Wealth only does good when it is used — money like manure does no good until it is spread."

"The fortune sat in accounts untouched for decades — money like manure does no good until it is spread."

used to imply that the love of money or excessive focus on wealth can lead to immoral or harmful actions

"Money is the root of all evil."

"The politician's corruption scandal proved that the love of money is the root of all evil in society."

used to suggest that wealth or privilege can provide access to opportunities and success, implying that having resources and connections can be a significant advantage in achieving one's goals

"Enough money can open any door — a golden key can open any door."

"The investor's reputation and resources meant a golden key could open any door."

used to convey the idea that having a significant fortune or immense wealth can often result in a loss of freedom, as it comes with numerous obligations, responsibilities, and dependencies

"Great wealth brings great burden — a great fortune is a great slavery."

"He had amassed enormous wealth but found himself trapped by it — a great fortune is a great slavery."

used to imply that when two forms of money are in circulation, one of higher value and one of lower value, people tend to hoard or use the money of lower value while spending or getting rid of the money of higher value

"Cheap money pushes out honest money — bad money drives out good."

"When counterfeit bills flooded the economy, people hoarded the real currency, demonstrating how bad money drives out good."

used to imply that while beauty can be influential, money holds greater power and control over people and situations

"Money is more powerful than beauty — beauty is potent, but money is omnipotent."

"She had charm and looks, but beauty is potent, money is omnipotent — the wealthier candidate won every time."

used to imply that success in life is often easier to achieve for those who have access to favorable circumstances, such as wealth or opportunity

"Lucky people make the most of their fortune — he dances well to whom fortune pipes."

"Success came easily to him because of his connections — he dances well to whom fortune pipes."

used to suggest that wealth or financial resources play a significant role in the success or stability of a marriage

"Money influences who marries whom — money makes marriage."

"In certain social circles, money makes marriage and love is secondary."

used to suggest that if one already has money or financial resources, it becomes easier to make more money through investments, business ventures, or other means

"Money produces more money — money makes money."

"She reinvested every profit and watched it grow — money makes money."

used to suggest that in order to obtain something, one must be prepared to pay or work for it, as nothing in life comes for free

"Nothing happens without payment — no penny, no paternoster."

"The contractor stopped work the moment payment was delayed — no penny, no paternoster."

used to imply that people who are wealthy or have a lot of money are often surrounded by many friends and acquaintances who seek to benefit from their wealth

"Rich people always have more friends — wealth attracts many friends."

"His fortune grew and so did his social circle — wealth attracts many friends."

used to suggest that having a lot of money or financial security can relieve worries and bring happiness and peace of mind

"Having money relieves stress — a heavy purse makes a light heart."

"Once the debt was cleared, she felt completely free — a heavy purse makes for a light heart."

used to suggest that finding an easy way to make money is a smarter choice than working hard

"Working hard is for those who must — only fools and horses work."

"He joked that only fools and horses work as he handed in his resignation."

used to imply that having money or wealth can open up opportunities for further financial gain, such as through investment or other financial ventures

"Money earns more money when invested — money begets money."

"Every reinvestment compounded over the years — money begets money."

used to suggest that wealth can be a source of power and influence, and that those who possess it may be more willing to share their thoughts or ideas with others

"Wealth makes people speak confidently — a full purse makes the mouth to speak."

"He had been ignored until he became successful — a full purse makes the mouth to speak."

used to imply that wealth or money can be easily lost, emphasizing that financial success is not a guarantee of long-term security and that people should be careful with their money

"Wealth can disappear quickly — riches have wings."

"The fortune built over decades was lost in a single bad year — riches have wings."

used to suggest that those who are already successful or wealthy have an advantage in furthering their success, as they have access to resources and opportunities

"The more you have the more you want — much will have more."

"Every target met was immediately replaced by a larger one — much will have more."

used to imply that a person in charge of financial resources may be tempted to use them for personal gain and could potentially benefit financially as a result

"He licks his fingers."

"When one who handles honey, licks his fingers, it implies a subtle temptation to misuse entrusted resources."