Quotes about Wealth
False riches, consisting of money, houses and lands, acquired by selfish means at cost to others and thereafter used selfishly, are almost always used for the oppression of other persons.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
The inspired Scriptures make the clear distinction between false and true riches and make plain the reason why happiness is gained and fully enjoyed only by those who find true riches.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
We care more for our possessions with which we hope to make our way in the world than with our thoughts and dreams which tell us who we are in the world.
— Eugene Peterson
Listen carefully to what I am saying—and be wary of the shrewd advice that tells you how to get ahead in the world on your own. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity. Stinginess impoverishes." NEVER WITHOUT A STORY
— Eugene Peterson
Much effort, much prosperity.
— Euripides
It is a good thing to be rich and a good thing to be strong, but it is a better thing to be loved by many friends.
— Euripides
It is a good thing to be rich, and it is a good thing to be strong, but it is a better thing to be loved of many friends.
— Euripides
Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.
— Euripides
Youth is the best time to be rich and the best time to be poor.
— Euripides
It is a good thing to be rich and strong, but it is a better thing to be loved.
— Euripides
I actually thought that it would be a little confusing during the same period of your life to be in one meeting when you're trying to make money, and then go to another meeting where you're giving it away. I mean is it gonna erode your ability, you know, to make money? Are you gonna somehow get confused about what you're trying to do?
— Bill Gates
Wealth is the progressive realization of worthy goals, the ability to love and have compassion, meaningful and caring relationships.
— Deepak Chopra