Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one.
Chinese (on comparable worth)
Earth is dearer than gold.
Estonian (on nature)
If the rich could hire people to die for them, the poor could make a nice living.
Yiddish (on wealth and poverty)
If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher’s stone.
Ben Franklin (1706-1790)
Save money and money will save you.
Jamaican (on thrift)
The devil dances in empty pockets.
Tudor (English)(on wealth and poverty)
Wealth is both an enemy and a friend.
Nepalese (on wealth and poverty)
Wealth is but dung; useful only when spread.
Chinese (on wealth and poverty)
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
Ben Franklin (1706-1790)
Who is rich? He that enjoys his portion.
Ben Franklin (1706-1790)
Worldly prosperity is like writing on water.
Telagu (Asian Indian)(on wealth and poverty)
