Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.
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Kings of the Nizam dynasty were said to be among the richest men in the world. They indulged their fantasies on an extraordinary extent. For instance, the ninth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mahbub Ali, Asif Jha VI (1869-1911) is reputed to have never repeatedly worn a dress. It is said that his wardrobe filled an entire wing of the palace and stood two storeys high.
Ababu Minda YimeneIf I was as rich as Rockefeller I'd be richer than Rockefeller, because I'd do a bit of window cleaning on the side.
The desire for wealth is nearly universal, and none can say it is not laudable, provided the possessor of it accepts its responsibilities, and uses it as a friend to humanity.
p. t. barnumWealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
Benjamin FranklinI hate almost all rich people, but I think I'd be darling at it.
dorothy parkerNo rich man is a patriot, no rich man is a friend. They have all only got one fatherland the Ritz-Carlton; and one friend the mistress they're promising to divorce their wives for.
I wonder why rich people always grow fat I suppose it's because there's nothing to worry them.
edith whartonTo be wealthy has never been a goal of mine. You can only spend so much and you cannot take it with you, so for me leaving a good body of work is more important.
Since all the riches of this world May be gifts from the devil and earthly kings, I should suspect that I worshipped the devil If I thanked my God for worldly things.
william blakeBut I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, When we lock up our lives for wealth, the gold key comes too late.
will carletonDame Nature gave him comeliness and health, And Fortune (for a passport) gave him wealth.
Wealth is an inborn attitude of mind, like poverty. The pauper who has made his pile may flaunt his spoils, but cannot wear them plausibly.
jean cocteauOur Lord commonly giveth Riches to such gross asses, to whom he affordeth nothing else that is good.
Martin LutherHe heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
How many threadbare souls are to be found under silken cloaks and gowns!
Worldly wealth is the devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase.
robert burton