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 Know from the bounteous heavens all riches flow;
 And what man gives, the gods by man bestow.  
 Know from the bounteous heavens all riches flow;
 And what man gives, the gods by man bestow. 
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.
 But wealth is a great means of refinement; and it is a security 
for gentleness, since it removes disturbing read more 
 But wealth is a great means of refinement; and it is a security 
for gentleness, since it removes disturbing anxieties.
   - Ik Marvel (pseudonym of Donald G. Mitchell), 
Infinite riches in a little room.
Infinite riches in a little room.
Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.
Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.
 Riches are deservedly despised by a man of honor, because a 
well-stored chest intercepts the truth.
 [Lat., Opes read more 
 Riches are deservedly despised by a man of honor, because a 
well-stored chest intercepts the truth.
 [Lat., Opes invisae merito sunt forti viro,
  Quia dives arca veram laudem intercipit.] 
This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.
This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.
 All gold and silver rather turn to dirt,
 An 'tis no better reckoned but of these
  Who read more 
 All gold and silver rather turn to dirt,
 An 'tis no better reckoned but of these
  Who worship dirty gods. 
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.