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Money
Money is considered by some people as the most powerful and important thing in life. In their
opinion, everything in the world such as luxurious cars, magnificent mansions, even a post of
senior officer, can be bought with money.
But there are certain things that cannot be bought with money. A millionaire who suffered
from AIDS was willing to buy his health at the expense of his entire property, but he died in
despair. An old wealthy merchant wanted to buy the true love of a beautiful young girl at any
cost, but his wicked dream never came true. Many other things such as devoted friendship and
real honour Cannot be bought. Money is far from omnipotent.
Like everything else, money has two sides, positive and negative. It can bring us happiness
as well as ruin. Those who make money through their own mental or physical labour usually lead
a frugal but happy life. But "Money makes the mare go", and it is the major cause of crime and
violence in the world today. Robbery, theft, burglary, and even murder are most commonly
committed for the sake of money Money can also drive some powerful officials to corruption and
dishonesty.