Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells.
Meaning of the quote
Money is like manure, which is a smelly fertilizer made from animal waste. Just like manure, if you keep money all to yourself, it will start to smell bad. But if you use your money to help others and invest in things that are important, it can grow and become something very useful, just like manure helps plants grow. The key is to not hoard your money, but to use it in a way that benefits yourself and those around you.
About J. Paul Getty
J. Paul Getty was an incredibly wealthy American-British petroleum magnate who founded the Getty Oil Company. He was considered one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with an estimated net worth of over $25 billion in today’s money. He was an avid art collector, and his collection formed the basis of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
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