“Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale.”

This quote is attributed to Zig Ziglar. Zig Ziglar was an American speaker and author. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and…

With characteristic humor, Ziglar refuses both extremes about money. It isn't the most important thing — relationships, character, and purpose outrank it — but pretending it doesn't matter is naive, because financial stability quietly underwrites so much of practical life. The oxygen comparison captures that necessity without idolizing wealth. The quote models a healthy relationship with money: important enough to…