Things that money can't buy

By Rohit Sharma

Respect 

Respect is both given and received. We expect other people to respect us in return for the respect we show them. Respect is also something that is earned by the standards of the particular society in which one lives. Respect cannot be measured as a quantity, cannot be bought or traded, it is one of those things that is earned and built over time, but that can be lost with one stupid or inconsiderate act. One thing that money can surely NOT BUY..

Well raised kids 

Raising kids is perhaps the most challenging, and for some people, a frustrating task. Values may vary from country to country but there are always a few common teachings that parents would want their kids to carry for which they spend millions during their lifetime in the form of quality education, gadgets, surroundings etc. With the rising rate of teen suicides, alcoholism and other modern day social evils, Money can certainly not buy values in kids.

Work-Life balance 

Ever wondered if you could bribe your boss to leave early on your wife's birthday? or bribing your Mother in law to go out for that late night party? How so ever rich one may become, there is one word which remains constant: Expectations. Therefore Money can't buy expectation.

Common sense 

If money could buy sense, all dumbs would have become Shakespeare. Money can surely not buy intelligence. Although it is tragic to see around and find some most amazing creatures of God have not been blessed with certain capabilities (i am referring to blessed kids), i wish that money (or anything in the world) could cure physical/mental disabilities.

Good Friends 

Well, friends and good friends are as different as Mars and venus. Money could buy you friends but surely not true friends. Good friends would stay with you in both good and bad times. While friends could just be limited to party and leisure times, good friends would make sure that they see you through the times when no one chose to be with you.

Peace of mind 

Insomnia, anxiety and stress could well be unevenly distributed towards the rich class of the society if one would have done some research. As they say, with great power comes great responsibility, i would say, with more money comes more stress. I wish money could buy peace of mind for all.

A good hair day :) 

Well this is a tricky one. Often on the big day, or on much awaited date, you would suddenly find a pimple on your face, or the hair won't go the way you wish. I am sure you wish that if there could be something that you could buy to fix this. Despite several cosmetics and treatments available around, this problem remain since ages.

Talent 

How does it feel to see those richies rich in your school who would come on their sports bikes but will hide themselves when it comes to shaking legs on the dance floor or to deliver a speech on the podium? Money can not buy talent and confidence.

Class 

You can buy an expensive Ferrari, but to buy the class to drive that car, you need something more than money. In fact, if you can raise the hand of help for the needy, it is better (and more satisfying) many of those expensive toys.

A new beginning 

There are good times and then there are bad times. Money could buy you glitters during the good times, but when the clock turns and the time shows you the harsh realities, you wish to start it again. I am sure that the new beginning comes with hope and belief; not sure if that hope could be bought from a grocery store.

Love 

I wanted to keep this one for the end. Love, and rather True Love is something that no credit card or bank balance could get you. Money gives you magnetic effect when it comes to attracting well wishers but your true love could easily leave you if you do not have the basic ingredients of faith, trust and affection, despite you being the richest.

Justice 

Money can also not buy justice. Law has, time and again shown that even if you are the most richest and the most powerful, you do not have the right to commit the crime and harm the social sentiments.

Luck 

Rich people are not always lucky. In fact rich people also have their shares of bad luck. So, if you thought that you will get lucky if you became rich, you should read some of the tragic stories of some famous and rich people.

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