Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.

— Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher, 55-135 A.D,

The man who dies rich dies disgraced.

— Andrew Carnegie, industrialist and philanthropist, 1835-1919

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust that its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.

— Andrew Carnegie, industrialist and philanthropist, 1835-1919

If the rich could hire other people to die for them, the poor would make a wonderful living.

— Jewish proverb

If you like easygoing, monogamous men, stay away from billionaires.

— Rita Rudner, U.S. comedian, Born 1953
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