“wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth and every other blessing, both to the individual and to the state”
“Wealth does not bring about excellence, but excellence makes wealth and everything else good for men, both individually and collectively.”
“Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . comes from virtue.”
“Wealth is good, and if it comes our way we will take it; but a gentleman does not sell himself for wealth.”
“A man's true wealth is the good he does in the world.”
“Boasting of wealth and virtue brings your demise.”