Quotes on money and possessions

A few quotes from [Less is More](http://www.amazon.com/Less-More-Anthology-Ancient-Simplicity/dp/089281554X/bobdesigns-20/) that are shaping my thinking:

> You possess only whatever will not be lost in a shipwreck. – Al-Ghazali, 12th cent.

> Is it really wise to be always guarding against future misfortune? Is it prudent to lose all enjoyment of the present through thinking of the disasters that may come at some future date? – Betrand Russell

> The only sensible way to regard the art life is that it is a privilege you are willing to pay for. – Robert Henri

> In my hut this spring
there is nothing–
there is everything
– Sodo, 1641-1716

> I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. – Philippians 4:11

> Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. – Proverbs 30:8

> I have not Peru in my desires. – Sir Thomas Browne, 1605-1682

> He is rich who hath enough to be charitable. – Sir Thomas Browne