Wealth
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In every well-governed state, wealth is a sacred thing; in democracies it is the only sacred thing
Wealth is an inborn attitude of mind, like poverty. The pauper who has made his pile may flaunt his spoils, but cannot wear them plausibly
Wealth is well known to be a great comforter
The greatest wealth is to live content with little
The foolish sayings of the rich pass for wise saws in society
The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application
No good man ever became suddenly rich
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
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