It is a common way of thinking to choose the most important (more important) among two or more objects; sometimes it is necessary; sometimes it is not necessary; sometimes it is very absurd.
2. "Which is more important, money or thought" does not have a standard answer. It requires specific analysis of specific issues.
Without money, it is difficult to receive advanced education and increase knowledge, and it is often difficult to form scientific and creative ideas.
Without correct thinking (including political thinking and ethical thinking), it is difficult to obtain more money under the premise of reasonable (ethical) and legal (legal norms).
Note: It is thoughts, not thoughts, that directly determine life.
[Related knowledge] In life, there are "four major decisions" that are crucial:
Thinking determines the way out.
Ability determines fate. (The viewpoints that "character determines destiny" and "knowledge changes destiny" are both wrongs)
Details determine success or failure.
Attitude is everything.