In envying the good of another, we destroy our own good.

There is a higher wealth than gold, Edward; and it supplies higher wants.
There are riches without wings; they lie scattered about our feet; we may fill our coffers, if we will.

Treasures of good affections and true thoughts are worth more than all earthly riches, and will bear us far more safely and happily through the world; such treasures are given to all who will receive them, and given in lavish abundance.

Let us secure of this wealth, Edward, a liberal share." "Mere treasures of the mind, Edith, do not sustain natural life, do not supply natural demands.

They build no houses; they provide not for increasing wants.