Resolved: The Proverb "Time is Money" is valid.

:)In order for me to win this debate, I only have to show that the proverb "Time is Money" is incorrect occasionally. The definition of valid, as provided by my opponent is "is correct". The definition of correct is "conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate. " Therefore, my opponent must show that in all circumstances this proverb is true, and I only need to show it is not true in some circumstances in order to prove it is not "free from error". ==Arguments==What's the difference? Time can be used to make money, but it is not actually money. Here's an analogy to create a better picture. In most cases, a teacher is needed for a proper education. But that doesn't necessary mean that if you had a teacher, you got a good education. It varies -- a child could choose not to learn, you could get a bad teacher, etc. Most people have a choice to make money throughout time, but just because time exists, it doesn't mean that you have money. ----Literal Meaning----For now, I shall use literal meanings. What is the purpose of money? Money is used as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and a store of value[1]. 1) Medium of Exchange -- With money, you only have to 'pay' for the things that you wish to own, instead of using the 'barter system' where you directly exchange for goods and services. Now, can you pay someone in 'Time'? Sadly, no. You cannot give up "X" amount of your life and increase the seller's life by "X" amount. Simply put, you cannot exchange time.2) Unit of Account -- Money can be a standard measurement of the value of goods, services, etc. Furthermore, money is fungible and countable. "Time" cannot be used in a similar way. You simply cannot measure goods as "X" Time in order to find out a goods value. 3) Store of Value -- Money can also be stored and then be retrieved and then still be used as a "Medium of Exchange". Time doesn't function the same. You cannot "store" parts of your life away for 'safe keeping'. Another sources provides the following uses: Survival, Comfort, Identity, To Impress Others, To Control, Freedom, Spiritual Growth [2].1) Survival -- Money is needed in order to gain many of the most basic needs of life -- food, clothes, shelter, etc. However, 'Time' cannot function the same as money. In some circumstances, the passage of time doesn't mean that you are getting the most basic needs of life. Frankly, the following situation cannot happen. "X" person is sitting down, passing time in order to gain money. He/she believes that because time is passing, he/she is getting food, clothes, shelter, etc. However, that is not the case.2) Comfort -- Comfort is one step up from survival. You gain comfort from higher quality goods/services. Similarly, the passage of time doesn't mean you are getting comfort. Most humans cannot gain comfort or happiness from the prospect of time passing. To further your imagination, picture a state in which you cannot move, feel, smell, taste, hear, anything. You can only wait for time to tick away. Without a doubt, one can practically die from boredom. In a different sense, the passing of time doesn't mean happiness. In fact, most people are scared of death, and death is closer with each day.3)Identity-- Owning things builds ego. One doesn't gain ego from knowing that they are young. In fact, from what I've experienced, the younger ones are often bullied by older children. --I've decided to stop here. ------The Message--Language changes and meanings change. Proverbs change too - because it is subjective language. There are many different opinions and views on what this proverb means and what it is trying to communicate. Throughout my counterexamples you may or may not see a few different meanings or alterations of this proverb. Here's a couple.1) The proverb "Time is Money" is suggesting that when you are doing things, you should be as quick as you can to finish it. Why? The more time it takes, the more money you are losing. However, this isn't always true.2) The proverb "Time is Money" can also mean something else. Money is often seen as something valuable and not to be wasted. This proverb can suggest that Time is to be treated the same way.3) This proverb can also be interpreted as Time should be used for money. Counterexamples1) Occasionally, you invest in stocks to make some extra money. Since the days you could first talk, your parents have drilled into you that "Time is Money", and you have learned to try to accomplish things as quickly as possible. One day you get a call from a certain Mr. "X". He claims that a company is about to release a hot product, and it's stocks are relatively cheap. It's an investment of a lifetime -- and you have to invest now or you'll miss it. It is quite obvious - "Time is Money" and as more time passes by, you will miss this opportunity completely. You rush to buy in, unaware that you are one of the hundreds of people that got caught in a scam. Alas, if you simply have waited to confirm the validity, you wouldn't have lost nearly all of your money. Time is not money.2) You have recently graduated from a top school, but at a great cost. Your family couldn't afford as much as you wished, so you depended on student loans. Nearly $100,000 is on your back, and interest it making it expand. As you leave college, you expect plenty of job offers with a high paying salary, but everything that greets you is a "no. " You are desperate for any job now. You were taught "Time is Money", so you settled for a job that is far beneath you, far from what you expected. When you compare the salary you are receiving and your debt, bills, costs, etc. , you become depressed and sad at the life you brought upon yourself. You jump off a building in order to relieve you misery. Little did you know that if you simply searched further for a job, you would have found one that satisfied your heart. Time is not money.3) You are a diligent worker, and also a strong believer in the proverb "Time is Money. " You constantly surround yourself with work, and care about nothing except for doing your job. Your days quickly pass by -- and soon you are left in the dust with nothing but money. No family, no friends, not even a pet -- it died years ago from negligence. Your strong belief has left nothing that can fill your heart. You die living a sad life. Time is not money.4) You are a recent high school graduate. You've been debating the costs and the benefits of college and you've decided not to go. Besides, "Time is Money" and you don't want to waste 4~6 years that you could be working. Not wanting to waste time, you quickly leave and join the work force. However, you didn't realize that high school graduates have higher rates of unemployment and have lower annual income, compared to college graduates. Your prospect of making money was met by poverty, unemployment, and above all, no money [3]. Time is not money. Sources[1]. http://moneyrelease.com...[2]http://www.themeaningofmoney.com...[3]http://articles.businessinsider.com...