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.

The rich are more envied by those who have a little, than by those who have nothing.

The rich are more envied by those who have a little, than by those who have nothing.

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.

We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.

We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.

The ideal social state is not that in which each gets an equal
amount of wealth, but in which read more

The ideal social state is not that in which each gets an equal
amount of wealth, but in which each gets in proportion to his
contribution to the general stock.

O, what a world of vile ill-favored faults
Looks handsome in three hundred pounds a year.

O, what a world of vile ill-favored faults
Looks handsome in three hundred pounds a year.

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.

Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.

Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.

Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed
no more than seaweed.
[Lat., Et genus et read more

Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed
no more than seaweed.
[Lat., Et genus et virtus, nisi cum re, vilior alga est.]