The difference between a rich man and a poor man, is this - the former eats hen when he pleases, and the latter when he can get it

Give me the poverty that enjoys true wealth

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

The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all

They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?

A man once asked Diogenes what was the proper time for supper, and he made answer, "If you are a rich man, whenever you please and if you are a poor man, whenever you can

Many men of course became extremely rich, but this was perfectly natural and nothing to be ashamed of because no one was really poor, at least no one worth speaking of

Nor too much wealth nor wit come to thee, So much of either may undo thee

Inflation Everyone's illusion of wealth

All wealth is the product of labor.