To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful. Sallust
The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail - its roof may shake - the wind may blow through it - the storm may enter - the rain may enter - but the King of England cannot enter - all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement! William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail-its roof may shake-the wind may blow through it-the storm may enter-the rain may enter-but the King of England cannot enter-all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement. Alfred Denning, Baron Denning
The poorest man would not part with health for money, But the richest would gladly part with all their money for health. Charles Caleb Colton
If ye had as little money as ye have manners, ye would be the poorest man of all your kin. Scottish Proverb