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Rich Quotes

On wealth, privilege, and richness beyond money.

Not every quote here is about bank accounts - some describe a college's rich history or a rich jewel of knowledge, while others weigh how wealth and protection are distributed. If money is more your focus, see Money.

Egypt does not possess rich natural resources. Its agricultural area is relatively small - less than 10 per cent of the total land. Its growth relies on tourism, Suez Canal tariffs, and foreign investment.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

But he like my mother, had certainly come to know that those who work the most do not make the most money. It was the fault of the rich, it seemed, but just how he did not know.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

Germany is in terrible condition this year. This is particularly true of the working masses, who are so undernourished that tuberculosis is having a rich harvest, particularly of adolescent children.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

The Ephesians took great pride in their temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Amazons had worshipped here, and the fabulously rich King Croesus built the original temple.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

Life Quotes

With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches.

Quotes by Adam Smith

I'm filthy rich!

Quotes by Adam Sandler

Most rich countries have reported increases in happiness as they become richer.

Quotes by Adam Davidson

The America that I think most Americans would want, most economists on the right or left would want, is one in which a smart, ambitious, hardworking person without a huge amount of resources has a pretty good shot, in the...

Quotes by Adam Davidson

In poor countries, the rich and powerful crush the poor and powerless.

Quotes by Adam Davidson

Man Quotes

The idea of elegance and aristocratic indulgence of an ocean cruise was born out of the image of the rich men and women who ruled the British Empire slowly sailing to India and the Far East while sipping gin and...

Quotes by Adam Curtis

Los Angeles is a rich city; California is a rich state; the United States is a rich country. The money is out there, and Los Angeles teachers are demanding that it be spent where it belongs, on our kids.

Quotes by Adam Conover

Rich people don't pay taxes? Of course they pay taxes - they pay tons in taxes. They pay for everyone else who doesn't pay taxes.

Quotes by Adam Carolla

We could be as rich as the Rolling Stones if we sold as many records.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

I spend time with people who are movers and shakers, and others who are just friends I really care for. Some of them are rich, some of them are poor. I couldn't care less. I'm not a snob.

Quotes by Aby Rosen

Me Quotes

Pride in the case of a rich man is bad, but pride in the case of a poor man is worse.

Quotes by Abu Bakr

Nations have recently been led to borrow billions for war; no nation has ever borrowed largely for education... no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization. We must make our choice; we cannot have both.

Quotes by Abraham Flexner

Probably, no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization. We must make our choice; we cannot have both.

Quotes by Abraham Flexner

I love nothing more than a good, rich, dark chocolate. It exhilarates. It satisfies.

Quotes by Abigail Spencer

One big mistake that we made in Delhi is that we made it a low-rise city which means that rich people have nice green colonies while the poor live in dusty areas.

Quotes by Abhijit Banerjee

Money Quotes

At the end of the day, we have an economy that works for the rich by cheating the poor, and unequal schools are the result of that, not the cause.

Quotes by Aaron Swartz

Frequently Asked Questions

What different meanings of "rich" appear in these quotes?
The word shows up in several senses here — a college's "rich history," a "rich jewel" of knowledge, and "the rich" as a social and economic class. It's a nice example of how one word carries different meanings depending on context.
Is there a quote about the rich and political protection?
Yes. One quote argues that governments exist to protect the rights of minorities, adding, "The loved and the rich need no protection" because they already have many friends and few enemies.
Do any quotes touch on wealth inequality globally?
Yes — one quote reflects on a "world of global dependencies" where, without shared global governance or justice tools, the rich of the world are described as free to pursue their own interests without regard for others.
What about "rich" used for something other than money?
One quote uses it to describe knowledge itself, calling it "this rich jewel" that is "lost in concealment" when not shared — a colorful way of saying knowledge should be passed on, not hoarded. Another describes Dartmouth's "rich history" and customs. For more reflective lines, see our Life quotes.
Where can I find more quotes about wealth and status?
Check out our Money quotes, or browse Man quotes and Me quotes for other perspectives.

Related reading includes Life and Man for adjacent perspectives on privilege and circumstance.