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    The man is mechanically turned, and made for getting. . . . It
    was verily prettily said that we may learn the little value of
    fortune by the persons on whom Heaven is pleased to bestow it.

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Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.

Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.

Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.

by Plato Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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A rich man is either a scoundrel or the heir of a scoundrel.

A rich man is either a scoundrel or the heir of a scoundrel.

by Spanish Proverb Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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Base wealth preferring to eternal praise.

Base wealth preferring to eternal praise.

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All that glisters is not gold;
Often have you heard that told;
Many a man his life read more

All that glisters is not gold;
Often have you heard that told;
Many a man his life hath sold;
But my outside to behold.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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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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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?

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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.]

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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

by Wall Street Journal Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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