You've learned the lessons well. You first learned to live on less than you earn. Next you learned to seek advice from those who are competent. Lastly, you've learned to make gold work for you.

Wealth, like a tree, grows from a tiny seed.

If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it through. How else shall I have confidence in myself to do important things?

The reason why we have never found measure of wealth. We never sought it.

Where the determination is, the way can be found.

If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend's burdens upon thyself.

It is true that money cannot buy happiness but it does make it possible for you to enjoy the best that the world has to offer.