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Wealth Quotes by Confucius
- Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right way they may not be possessed.
- The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this. In a position…
- Of course you want to be rich and famous. It's natural. Wealth and fame are what every man desires. The question is: What are you…
- In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
- To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.
- The Master said, “Wealth and honor are things that all people desire, and yet unless they are acquired in the proper way I will not…
- Coarse rice to eat, water to drink, my bended arm for a pillow - therein is happiness. Wealth and rank attained through immoral means are…
- If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.
- When wealth is centralized, the people are dispersed. When wealth is distributed, the people are brought together.
- When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
- Never seek illicit wealth.
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