Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. Democritus
Poverty consists not in the decrease in one's possessions, but in the increase in one's greed. Plato
Christ's kingdom is not of this world, and the world cannot bear it. We constantly rebel, try to make life easier, try to be half-Christian, try to make the best of both worlds. We must ultimately choose - our felicity lies in one world or the other, not in both. Seraphim Rose
Maturity comes from wisdom, not in the passing of years. Persian Proverb
Intelligence is in the head, not in the age. Azerbaijani Proverb
The art is not in making money, but in keeping it. Dutch Proverb