Any truth in this concept?

[MisterFico]

In four simple words, often attributed to a French artist named Joseph Ducreux but which actually originated from a man more notorious:

Disregard Females, Acquire Currency!

Is this a pearl of wisdom when it comes to relationships and money, or a cynical and sexist outlook, or does it actually lie somewhere in between the two? 

[JoeRockhead]

Must be a pearl of wisdom because if there’s anyone I’d trust with sound life advice, it’s the guy whose top tracks include ‘Ten Crack Commandments’ and ‘Ready to Die.’ Real pillar of stability and high moral character there.

Maybe next we can get investment tips from MC Hammer, Tax advice from Wesley Snipes...and maybe even a wellness seminar from DMX.” 🤣

[Vinjints]

Commandments 1, 2 and 6 definitely go against myFico. But it's a fact of life: never get high on your own supply. It's just asking for trouble. 

[1lifeisworthit]

I think it foolish, and will lead men to the paths of the Ebenezers... Balfour and Scrooge.

A better proverb might be, "Regard Females, who Acquire Currency."

'Tis but a single word more.

[Thomas_Thumb]

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@MisterFico wrote:

In four simple words, often attributed to a French artist named Joseph Ducreux but which actually originated from a man more notorious:

Disregard Females, Acquire Currency!

Is this a pearl of wisdom when it comes to relationships and money, or a cynical and sexist outlook, or does it actually lie somewhere in between the two? 

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I'll have to check an early version of the Pearl of Great Price. Weren't there some teachings about acquiring many wives?