I Had Rather Men Should Ask Why

Poverty Is Never Dishonourable In Itself, But Only When It Is A Mark Of Sloth, Intemperance, Extravagance, Or Thoughtlessness. When, On The Other Hand, It Is The Handmaid Of A Sober, Industrious, Righteous, And Brave Man, Who Devotes All His Powers To The Service Of The People, It Is The Sign Of A Lofty Spirit That Harbours No Mean Thoughts

Riches For The Most Part Are Hurtful To Them That Possess Them.

It Is Part Of A Good Man To Do Great And Noble Deeds, Though He Risk Everything.

Learn To Be Pleased With Everything, With Wealth So Far As It Makes Us Beneficial To Others; With Poverty, For Not Having Much To Care For; And With Obscurity, For Being Unenvied.

Pythagoras, When He Was Asked What Time Was, Answered That It Was The Soul Of This World.