Riches are for spending. (Francis Bacon)
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Meaning · English
Wealth should be used and enjoyed, not just saved.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tài sản nên được sử dụng và tận hưởng, không chỉ tiết kiệm
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Examples
After years of saving, she finally decided that riches are for spending and booked a luxurious vacation.
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Riches are for spending. (Francis Bacon)” mean?
Wealth should be used and enjoyed, not just saved.
Is “Riches are for spending. (Francis Bacon)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.