Introduction Locke’s Second Treatise of Government and Voltaire’s Candide are pieces of literature that focus on money and its role in society. Both written at a time when philosophers had started questioning the relevance of capitalism and the concept of wealth creation, it is evident that the two authors were keen on explaining the power of money and how it is used in society. The Second Treatise of Government is political philosophy literature that was written by John Locke, an English Philosopher and a physician, at a time when Great Britain was going through a socio-cultural and economic revolution. Candide is a satire written by Voltaire, a French writer, and philosopher. A careful review of the literature shows that they both have various common themes, especially on the concept of wealth creation and the power that comes with riches. However, the researcher disagrees with the statement that Locke’s second treatise of government and Voltaire’s Candide place the same value on money. This paper provides a detailed discussion of the two pieces of literature that demonstrates that the authors do not place the same value on many in the two works. Discussion Money gained a significant value as a unit of exchange and a store of value in Europe during the industrial and the colonial period. It was easy to conduct trade and to pay workers using this unit of value, as demonstrated in the works of the two European philosophers. Voltaire and Locke went through various similar experiences that informed the writings. Although there are common views presented because of these similar experiences, the researcher disagrees with the argument that the two kinds of literature place similar value on money. It is important to highlight the main points, which demonstrates that the authors have varying views about the value of money. Wealth Creation One of the main points which show that the two works do not place the same value on money is the process of wealth creation. According to Locke, wealth is created through hard work. Locke states that “each person owns his or her own body and all the labor that they perform with the body” (11). The way a person utilizes his body and intellect defines how much he can acquire. As such, individuals who spend limited time working are less likely to generate substantial wealth. On the other hand, those who spend a lot of time working generate a significant amount of wealth. It is important to note that Locke, in his philosophical work, Second Treatise of Government, can only generate wealth through what they do. According to the author, there is no shortcut to wealth creation. One must work to get what they need, which in this case is money to purchase what they need. Locke defines labor as “the determining factor of value, the tool by which humans make their world a more advantageous and rewarding place to inhabit.” When one spends time working, they generate money that they can use to purchase items that they need. In the satire Candide, it is evident that the author contends that there are different ways of creating wealth. One of the ways of generating wealth can be through hard work. Candid’s uncle, the German Baron, was a person who believed in working hard as a way of creating