Laugh at the rich, laugh at the poor: Humor of wealth

Author: (Canada) Stephen Leacock and others
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Publishing Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Compared to a poor person who is content with his simple life, a wealthy person who is bored with his riches may not necessarily be happier. Whether you believe it or not, there are indeed poor people in the world who are unwilling to trade places with the rich. Take Diogenes the Cynic from ancient Greece, for example, who lived in a large wooden barrel like a dog but was content with his poverty. When Alexander the Great asked him what help he needed, he simply replied, "Please don't block my sunlight." Clearly, he was a poor but happy person. His answer at least tells us that there are things in the world more valuable than wealth, such as sunlight, air, freedom, and humor. It is embarrassing to be penniless or have very little money; not only will one lack courage, but their intelligence may also be affected. This can be proven by the fact that those with little money often appear indecisive and slow to react when faced with "sky-high" prices in high-end clothing stores. Money is important, but it is not everything. This is proven by the fact that many people are very wealthy, yet their intelligence has not grown as a result. This book collects seventeen humorous and satirical works about the rich and the poor by Canada's humor master and economist Stephen Leacock, the American humor master and novelist Mark Twain, and the American short story master O. Henry, including famous works such as "My Financial Career," "The Million Pound Bank Note," and "Each According to Need."