Character Quote by Francis Quarles

If thou be rich, strive to command thy money, lest it command thee.

— Francis Quarles

Money is both the generation and corruption of purchased honor; honor is both the child and slave of potent money: the credit which honor…

— Francis Quarles

Give what thou canst, without Thee we are poor; And with Thee rich, take what Thou wilt away.

— William Cowper

If at great things thou would'st arrive, Get riches first, get wealth, and treasure heap, Not difficult, if thou hearken to me; Riches are…

— John Milton

“Life and history have repeatedly taught us that values and virtues are far much stronger than the physical wealth we often see. For material…

— Sunday Adelaja

As there is no worldly gain without some loss, so there is no worldly loss without some gain; if thou hast lost thy wealth,…

— Francis Quarles

If thou art rich, then show the greatness of thy fortune; or what is better, the greatness of thy soul, in the meekness of…

— Laurence Sterne

Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through much treasure and wealth; for in the end it is necessary for thee to leave all.

— Zsa Zsa Gabor

Thou art most rich, being poor; Most choice, forsaken; and most lov'd, despis'd! Thee and thy virtues here I seize upon.

— William Shakespeare

“If you seek money, be wise; if you seek power, be strong; if you seek honor, be virtuous; if you seek happiness, be yourself.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

If you are poor, distinguish yourself by your virtues; if rich, by your good deeds.

— Joseph Joubert

“If thou be powerful, make thyself to be honoured for knowledge and for gentleness. Speak with authority, that is, not as if following injunctions,…

— Ptahhotep