Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not
Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not
The quote "Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not" is attributed to the Roman poet Horace. This quote encapsulates the idea that money can be a useful tool if managed wisely, but can also become a controlling force if one becomes consumed by it.