I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help
humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker.
The example of great and pure individuals is the only thing that
can lead us to noble thoughts and deeds. Money only appeals to
selfishness and irresistibly invites abuse. Can anyone imagine M
anyone imagine Moses, Jesus or Gandhi armed with the money-bags
of Carnegie?
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For wealth, without contentment, climbs a hill,
To feel those tempests which fly over ditches.
For wealth, without contentment, climbs a hill,
To feel those tempests which fly over ditches.
A little house well fill'd, a little land well till'd, and a
little wife well will'd, are great riches.
A little house well fill'd, a little land well till'd, and a
little wife well will'd, are great riches.
The use of money is all the advantage there is in having money.
The use of money is all the advantage there is in having money.
If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.
If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.
Embarrassment of riches.
[Fr., Embarras des richesse.]
Embarrassment of riches.
[Fr., Embarras des richesse.]
Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think.
Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think.
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
Wealth is in applications of mind to nature; and the art of getting rich consists not in industry, much less read more
Wealth is in applications of mind to nature; and the art of getting rich consists not in industry, much less in saving, but in a better order, in timeliness, in being at the right spot.
A rich man is either a scoundrel or the heir of a scoundrel.
A rich man is either a scoundrel or the heir of a scoundrel.
