Live rich, die poor; never make the mistake of doing it the other way round.

Does it matter if you were rich or starved when you died? It does: the worms will swear at you, and the bacteria for being too acidic, or too scrawny, and, of course, your descendants if they are profiteers, if you haven't left them enough/anything.

I shall participate, I shall contribute, and in so doing, I will be the gainer.

Never buy four C-plus paintings when you can buy one A.

What matters is that you are doing what you think is right based on the standards which you hold.

Your Majesty, I took the liberty because I was so desirous of visiting alone with you for a few minutes before the rest of the other peasants arrived.