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- Publisher
- Jacob Tonson
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1697 American Psychological Association
- Pages
- 209 –223
- DOI
- 10.1037/13890-024
- Publisher site
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Abstract
Riches may be considered in relation either to particular proprietors, or in relation to the public. Riches are of two sorts: First, such as consist in the possession of lands, cattle, corn, fruits, which such natural productions of the earth, as contribute to the use and sustenance of man: and to which I add, all sorts of manufactures, and the works of art. Or by riches, we may understand, money. He is truly happy amidst his riches, who knows how to use them: for, besides the comforts they yield, in procuring all things necessary and delightful for human life, they put us also in a capacity to relieve the wants of others, and to do many acts of charity, and works of public benefit. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Published: May 7, 2012
Keywords: riches; wealth; money; charity; public benefit; fortune