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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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If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would
not have given them to such read more

If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would
not have given them to such a scoundrel.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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It cannot be repeated too often that the safety of great wealth
with us lies in obedience to the read more

It cannot be repeated too often that the safety of great wealth
with us lies in obedience to the new version of the Old World
axiom--Richesse oblige.

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If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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No good man ever became suddenly rich.
[Lat., Repente dives nemo factus est bonus.]

No good man ever became suddenly rich.
[Lat., Repente dives nemo factus est bonus.]

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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.

by Henry George Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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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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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),

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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.

by Miguel De Cervantes Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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Without a rich heart wealth is an ugly beggar.

Without a rich heart wealth is an ugly beggar.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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