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With great knowledge comes great sorrow.
Many intelligent people, although definitely have the skills and vision to succeed in the world, choose to live ascetic lives because they know there is nothing the world can offer that isn't transient.
What is it to be "rich?" To have lots of possessions? A fast car? A big house? Fame?
or is true richness spiritual wealth? To be rich in spirit, to be meek, to devote your life to a higher power?