So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.

So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.

Our Lord commonly giveth Riches to such gross asses, to whom he
affordeth nothing else that is good.

Our Lord commonly giveth Riches to such gross asses, to whom he
affordeth nothing else that is good.

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.

The ungovernable passion for wealth.
[Lat., Opum furiata cupido.]

The ungovernable passion for wealth.
[Lat., Opum furiata cupido.]

I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.

I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.

But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate,
When we lock up our read more

But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate,
When we lock up our lives for wealth, the gold key comes too
late.

Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.

Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.

There's nothing so comfortable as a small bankroll. A big one is always in danger.

There's nothing so comfortable as a small bankroll. A big one is always in danger.

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?