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He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.
He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.
This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.
This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.
The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.
The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.
Embarrassment of riches.
[Fr., Embarras des richesse.]
Embarrassment of riches.
[Fr., Embarras des richesse.]
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),
Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.
Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
Base wealth preferring to eternal praise.
Base wealth preferring to eternal praise.
I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.