Having a good discussion is like having riches.
Having a good discussion is like having riches.
Meaning in plain English
The saying compares a good discussion with riches. It values what people gain through conversation in the language of material wealth.
Example
Two collaborators value a conversation that clarifies a difficult question before deciding their next step.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
Like marks the comparison rather than a financial claim. A useful application can recognise understanding, connection or an idea gained from an exchange. It does not assume that every conversation is useful or that discussion supplies the resources needed to act.
When to use it
Use it to discuss the value of a particular exchange.
Keep in mind
Conversation is not a substitute for material resources or action.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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