PLUNDER v. To take the property of another without observing the decent and customary reticences of theft. To wrest the wealth of A from B and leave C lamenting a vanishing opportunity.
Those that think that wealth is the proper thing for them cannot give up their revenues; those that seek distinction cannot give up the thought of fame; those that cleave to power cannot give the handle of it to others. While they hold their grasp of those things they are afraid of losing them. When they let them go they are grieved and they will not look at a single example from which they might perceive the folly of their restless pursuits such men are under the doom of heaven.
I am absolutely convinced that no amount of wealth in the world can help humanity move 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 irresistably invites abuse. Can anyone imagine Moses Jesus or Ghandi armed with the money-bags of Carnegie?
Wealth to us is not mere material for vainglory but an opportunity for achievement; and poverty we think it no disgrace to acknowledge but a real degredation to make no effort to overcome.
I am simply unable to understand the value placed by so many people upon great wealth.
There is no fortress so strong that money cannot take it.
He is wise that is wise to himself.
He does not possess wealth that allows it to possess him.
Life is short. The sooner that a man begins to enjoy his wealth the better.
We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing while others judge us by what we have already done.
If a rich man is proud of his wealth he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
Early to rise and early to bed makes a male healthy wealthy and dead.
Wealth unused might as well not exist.
Riches are a good handmaid but the worst mistress.
PLUNDER v. To take the property of another without observing the decent and customary reticences of theft. To wrest the wealth of A from B and leave C lamenting a vanishing opportunity.
Wealth is the sinews of affairs. (business transactions)
My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.
Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.
Those that think that wealth is the proper thing for them cannot give up their revenues; those that seek distinction cannot give up the thought of fame; those that cleave to power cannot give the handle of it to others. While they hold their grasp of those things they are afraid of losing them. When they let them go they are grieved and they will not look at a single example from which they might perceive the folly of their restless pursuits such men are under the doom of heaven.
People want riches; they need fulfillment.
Prosperity is only an instrument to be used not a deity to be worshiped.
Riches are the savings of many in the hands of one.
I am absolutely convinced that no amount of wealth in the world can help humanity move 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 irresistably invites abuse. Can anyone imagine Moses Jesus or Ghandi armed with the money-bags of Carnegie?
He does not believe that does not live according to his belief.
Wealth is not without its advantages and the case to the contrary although it has often been made has never proved widely persuasive.
Men do not desire to be rich but to be richer than other men.
Id like to live as a poor man with lots of money.
To suppose as we all suppose that we could be rich and not behave as the rich behave is like supposing that we could drink all day and stay sober.
Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.
Wealth to us is not mere material for vainglory but an opportunity for achievement; and poverty we think it no disgrace to acknowledge but a real degredation to make no effort to overcome.
I am opposed to millionaires but it would be dangerous to offer me the position.
Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away.