“The wise man does not deem himself undeserving of any of the gifts of fortune. He does not love riches, but he would rather have them; he does not admit them to his heart, but to his house, and he does not reject the riches he has, but he keeps them and wishes them to supply ampler material for exercising his virtue.” (Lucius Annaeus Seneca)

“It must be great to be rich and let the other fellow keep up appearances.” (Kin Hubbard)

”I am indeed rich since my income is superior to my expense, and my expense is equal to my wishes.” (Edward Gibbon)

“The rich man is not one who is in possession of much, but one who gives much.” (St. John Chrysostom)

“Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity, than a rich man who is perverse in his ways.” (Proverbs 28:6)

“If a man would guide his life by true philosophy, he will find ample riches in a modest livelihood enjoyed with a tranquil mind.” (Lucretius)

“If you can actually count your money, then you are not a really rich man.” (J. Paul Getty)