Seneca devoted much of his time to writing essays in praise of poverty, and in lending money at usurious rates.
Josh BillingsI hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace, But the wheel that does the squeaking, is the one that gets the grease.
Josh BillingsIt is true that wealth won't make a man virtuous, but I notice there ain't anybody who wants to be poor just for the purpose of being good.
Josh Billings