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Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think.
Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think.
If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would
not have given them to such read more
If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would
not have given them to such a scoundrel.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only. Money is not required to buy one necessary of the soul.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only. Money is not required to buy one necessary of the soul.
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.
Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.
Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.
Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broken in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with read more
Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broken in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them.
Common sense among men of fortune is rare.
[Lat., Rarus enim ferme sunsus communis in illa
Fortuna.]
Common sense among men of fortune is rare.
[Lat., Rarus enim ferme sunsus communis in illa
Fortuna.]
Through life's dark road his sordid way he wends,
An incarnation of fat dividends.
Through life's dark road his sordid way he wends,
An incarnation of fat dividends.
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.