編述／清．金纓（生卒年不詳）

富以能施為德，貧以無求為德，

貴以下人為德，賤以忘勢為德。

──選自《格言聯璧》

A Theory on Wealth and Poverty

Jin Ying ( Years unknown, Qing Dynasty )

English translation: Ven. Miao Guang and Ven. Zhi Yue

The virtue of the wealthy

comes from the ability to give.

The virtue of the poor

comes from freedom from desire.

The virtue of the nobility

comes from humbly leading others.

The virtue of the lower class

comes from not being attached to status.

── from Geyan Lianbi