Ideas and opinions from Albert Einstein on wealth from Amsterdam. Cuerdo Verlog, 1934. Quote I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker in this cause, the example of great and pure individuals is the only thing that can lead us to noble thoughts. Indeed needs. Money only appeals to selfishness, irresistibly, inviting abuse. Can anyone imagine Moses, Jesus or Gandhi armed with the money bags of Carnegie? End quote