ProverbHuman Nature

English origin

A heavy purse makes a light heart.

Meaning: Wealth alleviates worries and anxiety, allowing people to experience contentment and peace of mind.

Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.

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