Jonathan Swift: Mind Over Emotions
on Wednesday, February 16, 2011Jonathan Swift Money Quotation saying smart money is in the thinking mind and surrounded with knowledge, never spending time with emotional entanglements. Jonathan Swift said:
“A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart” — Jonathan Swift
This Jonathan Swift quote suggests that a wise person should be financially savvy and knowledgeable about money matters (“have money in his head”), but should not define themselves or find their self-worth based on their wealth or possessions (“not in his heart”). Having money primarily “in the head” means using it strategically as a tool or resource, without being emotionally attached to or dependent on it.
Keeping money out of the heart means valuing relationships, experiences, health, community and other non-monetary things more highly than the accumulation of wealth. The quote advises maintaining an intelligent but detached perspective on finances, rather than letting money control one’s emotions or sense of identity.
Birthday: November 30, 1667 – Death: October 19, 1745