"A life of wealth and many belongings..." - Quote by Aristotle

“A man is his own best friend; therefore he ought to love himself best.”

“Happiness is a state of activity.”

“Melancholy men, of all others, are the most witty.”

“In every life, no matter how full or empty ones purse, there is tragedy. It is the one promise life always fulfills. Thus, happiness is a gift, and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes, and to add to other peoples store of it.”

“Verily, I swear, it is better to be lowly born, and range with humble livers in content, than to be perked up in a glistering grief, and wear a golden sorrow.”

“Of cheerfulness, or a good temper - the more it is spent, the more of it remains.”

“It is curious to observe what different ideals of happiness people cherish, and in what singular places they look for this well-spring of their life. Many look for it in the hoarding of riches, some in the pride of power, and others in the achievements of art and literature; a few seek it in the exploration of their own minds, or in search for knowledge.”

“Concentration of wealth and power has been built upon other people's money, other people's business, other people's labor. Under this concentration, independent business has been a menace to American society.”

“Giving is the business of the rich.”