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The inherent vice of capitalism is the uneven division of blessings, while the
inherent virtue of socialism is the equal division of misery.
—Winston Churchill, former prime minister of the United Kingdom
I built them what they wanted and I made a profit off of it. Now they call me a
god…. What fools these mortals be.
—Benjamin R. Smith, author (from his book Atlas: A Novel, 2012) I had no ambition to make a
fortune. Mere money making has never been my goal. I saw a marvelous future for our country,
and I wanted to participate in the work of making our country great. I had an ambition to build.
—John D. Rockefeller, industrialist, cofounder of Standard Oil Co., and philanthropist
I also learned that I love making money. Anyone who is not afraid of work will
be happy with the money they make.
—Gene Simmons, musician
Wealth is good when it brings joy to others.
—Og Mandino, author
I have always said that human beings are multidimensional beings. Their
happiness comes from many sources, not, as our current economic framework
assumes, just from making money.
—Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner