I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help
humanity forward, even in the hands of read more

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?

Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.

Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.

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),

It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.

It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.

Only the man who does not need it, is fit to inherit wealth, the man who would make his fortune read more

Only the man who does not need it, is fit to inherit wealth, the man who would make his fortune no matter where he started.

Whether you wind up with a nest egg or a goose egg depends on the kind of chick you married

Whether you wind up with a nest egg or a goose egg depends on the kind of chick you married

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.

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.

Get place and wealth, if possible, with grace;
If not, by any means get wealth and place.

Get place and wealth, if possible, with grace;
If not, by any means get wealth and place.