Quote by: Benjamin Jowett

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than anything else - to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are - and have always been.


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Author Bio


  • NameBenjamin Jowett
  • DescriptionTheologian, classical scholar, and academic administrator
  • BornApril 15, 1817
  • DiedOctober 1, 1893
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionLinguist; Author; Theologian