We preoccupy ourselves with what we had — or what we want to have — at the expense of what we have.

Many of those who have the most make only the least of what they have.

The vast majority of people cannot possess something they value without being possessed by it.

Some possessions own a person.

Many a man and many a possession of his possess each other.

Many a person and many a possession of theirs possess each other.

Getting through life without a lot of money, possessions, and/or friends is admirable, especially if it is by choice.

High-priced possessions are all too often used as makeup … to hide low self-esteem.

Imagine how much more crazy money would drive us if we could each drive more than one car at the same time.