Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind. Ham., iii. 1.

Rich men are indeed rather possessed by their money than possessors. Burton.

Rich men without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces. Solon.

Rich, not gaudy. Ham., i. 3.

Rich the treasure, / Sweet the pleasure; / 5 Sweet is pleasure after pain. Dryden.

Rich with the spoils of time. Sir T. Browne.

Richard's himself again! Cibber.

Richer than rubies, / Dearer than gold, / Woman, true woman, / Glad we behold! Old love-song.

Riches amassed in haste will diminish; but those collected by hand and little by little will multiply. Goethe.

Riches and favour go before wisdom and art. 10 Dan. Pr.