After a certain amount of wealth has been accumulated, the accumulation of more is of very little consequence indeed from the standpoint of success, as success should be understood both by the community and the individual.
From an essay on the value of a purposeful life, this explains that excessive wealth accumulation holds little significance for true success.
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