money is power
Having a lot of money gives one more options in life and more influence over others. Of course our politicians only think about how best to serve the wealthiest people in the country—money is power, after all. Money is power—power to choose one's own fate, power to tell others what to do, power to dictate the very course of the country.
Money is power.
Prov. If you have money, you can get things and do things. Emily wanted a career that would make her a lot of money, since money is power.