The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has ignited fresh conversations online after sharing a reflective post about wealth and happiness.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO took to X on Wednesday to weigh in on the long-running debate, writing: “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.”

The brief remark quickly gained traction, drawing mixed reactions from users across the platform. While some interpreted the comment as a rare moment of personal introspection from the billionaire entrepreneur, others debated whether wealth truly fails to guarantee fulfillment, especially coming from one of the richest individuals on the planet.

Several social media users agreed with Musk’s sentiment, arguing that emotional well-being, purpose, and peace of mind cannot be purchased. Others, however, countered that money may not buy happiness outright but can significantly reduce life’s stresses and improve quality of living.

See his post below

Whoever said “money can’t buy happiness” really knew what they were talking about 😔

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 5, 2026