Quotes by Lapham, Lewis H.

The supply of government exceeds demand. >>

The more prosperous and settled a nation, the more readily it tends to >>

Unlike any other business in the United States, sports must preserve a >>

Quotations about Riches

Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use m >>

To be rich nowadays merely means to possess a large number of poor obj >>

To value riches is not to be covetous. They are the gift of God, and, >>

Among all the emotions, the rich have the least talent for love. It is possible to love one's dog, dress or duck-shooting hat, but a human being presents a more difficult problem. The rich might wish to experience feelings of affection, but it is almost impossible to chip away the enamel of their narcissism. They take up all the space in all the mirrors in the house. Their children, who represent the most present and therefore the most annoying claim on their attention, usually receive the brunt of their irritation.

Lapham, Lewis H.