money talks, wealth whispers
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person who is merely materially rich will make his riches known to others, but a truly wealthy person (both materially and of character) will not be ostentatious about it.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người giàu có vật chất sẽ khoe khoang, nhưng người giàu có thật sự sẽ không khoe khoang
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “money talks, wealth whispers” mean?
A person who is merely materially rich will make his riches known to others, but a truly wealthy person (both materially and of character) will not be ostentatious about it.
Is “money talks, wealth whispers” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.