He has not acquired a fortune; the fortune has acquired him.

οὐχ οὗτος; τὴν οὐσίαν κέκτηται, ἀλλ᾽ ἡ οὐσία τοῦτον.

Bion of Borysthenes

Quoted in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, by Diogenes Laërtius

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Wealth as burden Downsides of wealth Wealth

Speaker

Bion of Borysthenes

Author

Diogenes Laërtius

Source

The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

Genre

Biography Philosophical literature

Language

Greek

Time

3rd century BC

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

Philosopher

From

Ukraine Europe

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Bion. Quoted in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, written by Diogenes Laërtius. c. 240 AD, bk. 4, ch. 7, sect. 50.

Current Citation

Bion. Quoted in The Lives of Eminent Philosophers, written by Diogenes Laërtius, translated by Pamela Mensch, edited by James Miller. Oxford University Press, 2018, bk. 4, ch. 7, sect. 50.

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Another quote by Diogenes Laërtius

Liars when they speak the truth are not believed.

Aristotle

Quoted in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, by Diogenes Laërtius

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Diogenes Laërtius
Source
The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
Genre
Historical literature
Language
Greek
Time
400 400s 3rd century
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Aristotle. Quoted in Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, written by Diogenes Laertius. c. 240 AD, bk. 5, ch. 1, sect. 17.

Current Citation

Aristotle. Quoted in The Lives of Eminent Philosophers, written by Diogenes Laërtius, translated by Pamela Mensch, edited by James Miller. Oxford University Press, 2018, bk. 5, ch. 1, sect. 17.

Another quote about Wealth

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Jesus

Matthew 19:24

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Downsides of wealth Wealth Kingdom of God
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Jesus
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Gospel of Matthew The Bible
Medium
Scripture
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Religious literature
Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
Greek
Time
60 60s 1st century
Era
Classical antiquity
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The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Matthew 19:24).

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Of all wild creatures, the child is the most intractable.

Plato

Laws

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Plato
Source
Laws
Medium
Philosophical dialogue Dialogue
Genre
Philosophical literature
Language
Greek
Time
346 BC 340s BC 4th century BC
Era
Classical antiquity
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Plato. Νόμοι [Laws]. c. 346 BC, bk. 7.

Current Citation

Plato. Laws, translated by Tom Griffith, edited by Malcolm Schofield. Cambridge University Press, 2016, bk. 7.

Another quote from The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods.

Socrates

Quoted in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, by Diogenes Laërtius

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Attachment (Buddhism) Simple living Materialism Possessions
Speaker
Socrates

Author

Diogenes Laërtius
Source
The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
Genre
Historical literature
Language
Greek
Time
400 400s 3rd century
Authentication Score 2
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Socrates. Quoted in Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, written by Diogenes Laertius. c. 240 AD, bk. 2, ch. 27.

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Socrates. Quoted in The Lives of Eminent Philosophers, written by Diogenes Laërtius, translated by Pamela Mensch, edited by James Miller. Oxford University Press, 2018, bk. 2, ch. 27.

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And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.

Jesus

Matthew 21:22

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Prayer
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Jesus
Source
Gospel of Matthew The Bible
Medium
Scripture
Genre
Religious literature
Language
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Time
60 60s 1st century
Era
Classical antiquity
Authentication Score 3
Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Matthew 21:22).