Ends Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“There is nothing which continues longer than a moderate fortune; nothing of which one sees sooner the end than a large fortune.”
About This Quote
Moderate wealth lasts longer than great wealth, which tends to end sooner.
In simple terms: Moderate fortunes endure; large ones fade quickly.
Key Takeaway
Value steady growth.
Themes
wealth
longevity
moderation
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- inheritance
- investment
- economic cycles
Key Concepts
financial planning
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How to sustain wealth?
- What defines a "moderate" fortune?
A Different Perspective
Large fortunes can be mismanaged.
![“Which is more worthwhile earning: a large fortune or the esteem and gratitude of the nation? This question is prompted anew by the death of ex-Secretary of the Interior [Franklin K.] Lane. He remained in public service, doing most noble work, until his means became absolutely exhausted, and he…” quote by B. C. Forbes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d33/b-c-forbes-2124_accounts_which-is-more-worthwhile-earning-a-large_2095381.jpg)
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
