We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition. – William James
Whats the subject of life – to get rich? All of those fellows out there getting rich could be dancing around the real subject of life. – Paul A. Volcker