A learned man has always wealth in himself.

A learned man has always wealth in himself.

'Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being read more

'Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power.

It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.

It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.

Poor worms, they hiss at me, whilst I at home
Can be contented to applaud myself, . . . read more

Poor worms, they hiss at me, whilst I at home
Can be contented to applaud myself, . . . with joy
To see how plump my bags are and my barns.

Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think.

Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think.

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.

Some people lose their health getting wealth and then lose their wealth gaining health.

Some people lose their health getting wealth and then lose their wealth gaining health.

These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!

These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!

I trust no rich man who is officiously kind to a poor man.
[Lat., Nemini credo, qui large blandus read more

I trust no rich man who is officiously kind to a poor man.
[Lat., Nemini credo, qui large blandus est dives pauperi.]