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"Money is like muck (manure), not good except it be spread."
"It is more easy to write on money than to obtain it; and those who gain it, jest much at those who only know how to write about it."

Money is any item or verifiable record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular country or socio-economic context. The primary functions which distinguish money are: medium of exchange, a unit of account, a store of value and sometimes, a standard of deferred payment.
"Money is like muck (manure), not good except it be spread."
"The sinews of business (or state)."
"A lot of money goes to money-heaven."
"The greediness of gain is the only principle on which a stranger can be induced to furnish a stranger."
"The sinews of affairs are cut."
"Largent est un bon serviteur, mais un méchant maître."