Slow Havamal: 79

In the 79th verse, we hear that the fool who happens to find money or love won’t get any smarter from it, but rather will become arrogant, with a deluded notion of his own worth.

It is best that the unwise man doesn’t get more than he earns. Should he happen to come into some money, or receive the love of a desirable woman, he’ll fail to appreciate what it usually requires to achieve those rewards. Lottery winners soon go broke because it was their frivolity that got them the money in the first place. Professional athletes squander fortunes because they were able to work hard at developing athletic talent, but had no experience in managing a budget or conducting business.( Read more... )