Wealth
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To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the nature of their troubles
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it
It is only when the rich are sick that they fully feel the impotence of wealth
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting
He who multiplies riches, multiplies cares
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 Moses, Jesus or Gandhi armed with the money-bags of Carnegie?
Not to be avaricious is money; not to be fond of buying is a revenue; but to be content with our own is the greatest and most certain wealth of all
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to our insufficient fortune
Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame
It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating
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