Elon Musk, the CEO of X (previously Twitter), has stirred a new online controversy by delivering a brief but thought-provoking statement about money and happiness.

In a post on X, read what Musk wrote below:

“Whoever said’money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.”

The statement instantly went viral, eliciting various emotions from users worldwide.

Many readers viewed the message as a commentary from one of the world’s wealthiest men.

Others questioned if money actually loses value once basic requirements are addressed.

Nigerian actress Nancy Isime provided a balanced perspective, stating that while money does not ensure happiness, its absence causes significant worry.

She wrote: “Money might not guarantee happiness, but lack of it can stress your soul in ways people don’t talk about.”

She also mentioned that tranquilly is different when survival is no longer a daily concern.

A social media user. The Figen shared a philosophical perspective, stating that money has both power and definite bounds in human life.

The Figen wrote: “Money can buy food but it cannot buy appetite! Money can buy a bed but it cannot buy sleep!”

Derek, another user, moved the topic into moral ground, raising concerns about wealth distribution and global inequality.

Read what he wrote below: 

“If we wanted to maximize happiness, wouldn’t this imply that we should redistribute wealth from billionaires, for whom money makes little difference, to poor and sick people, for whom such resources could save lives? Such as in the form of humanitarian aid in poor countries?”

Wayne shared a Christian perspective, citing biblical teachings on money and spiritual fulfilment.

He wrote: “The Bible states that money ‘is the root of all kinds of evil.’ Jesus says, ‘You cannot serve both God & money.’

” We were created that we might find our joy solely in God alone. Nothing will ever be able to replace that joy, especially not anything that can be artificially bought.”

Investor Gary Black concluded with a simpler formula, writing: “Rules for happiness: Something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.”

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