Mr T: Golden Rule Man
on Thursday, March 17, 2011Funny Money Quotes: Power and wealth seem abide in the same individual more often than not – so we tend to easily cede decisions to the richest person in the room. Mr T said:
“I believe in the Golden Rule. The Man with the Gold, Rules” — Mr. T (aka Lawrence Tureaud)
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Mr. T seems to be commenting on the relationship between wealth and power or influence in society. The quote references the well-known “Golden Rule” concept of treating others as you wish to be treated. However, Mr. T then cynically adds his own corollary – that in reality, the individuals or entities with significant financial resources (“the Man with the Gold”) are the ones truly able to dictate rules and wield authority.
In essence, the message suggests that in many circumstances, accumulated wealth translates directly into greater control and decision-making ability. So while an ideal world follows the Golden Rule, Mr. T implies the practical reality is that money remains the ultimate source of authority and rule-making power.