This quote — “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” – is widely attributed online to Bob Marley.

However, when it comes to verifiable sources—like documented interviews, authorized biographies, or archival footage—there appears to be no evidence that Bob Marley ever actually said or wrote this.

Although it’s uncertain whether Bob Marley truly authored this quote, at voluntouring.org we find its message deeply meaningful. It reminds us that true happiness cannot be measured in numbers or possessions, but in authentic connections, shared experiences, and the freedom to explore. For alternative travellers and voluntourers abroad, this resonates strongly — happiness is found not in wealth, but in community, purpose, and the simple joy of giving and receiving. Every journey, every cultural exchange, and every act of service offers a kind of richness that no amount of money can buy.

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