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    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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Being rich is having money; being wealthy is having time

Being rich is having money; being wealthy is having time

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The foolish sayings of the rich pass for wise saws in society.
[Sp., Las necedades del rico por sentencias read more

The foolish sayings of the rich pass for wise saws in society.
[Sp., Las necedades del rico por sentencias pasan en el mundo.]

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Much learning shows how little mortals know:
Much wealth, how little worldlings can enjoy.

Much learning shows how little mortals know:
Much wealth, how little worldlings can enjoy.

by Edward Young Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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He who wishes to become rich wishes to become so immediately.
[Lat., Dives fieri qui vult
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He who wishes to become rich wishes to become so immediately.
[Lat., Dives fieri qui vult
Et cito vult fieri.]

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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.

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Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches
certainly make themselves wings; they fly away read more

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches
certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward
heaven.

by Bible Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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Our Lord commonly giveth Riches to such gross asses, to whom he
affordeth nothing else that is good.

Our Lord commonly giveth Riches to such gross asses, to whom he
affordeth nothing else that is good.

by Martin Luther Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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And to hie him home, at evening's close,
To sweet repast, and calm repose.
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And to hie him home, at evening's close,
To sweet repast, and calm repose.
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From toil we wins his spirits light,
From busy day the peaceful night;
Rich, from the very want of wealth,
In heaven's best treasures, peace and health.

by Thomas Gray Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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I think when you spread the wealth around it's good for everybody.

I think when you spread the wealth around it's good for everybody.

by Barack Obama Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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