For once I had the courage to ask directly about this own attitude about his riches. As usual, he offered me some more nuggets from his storehouse. As Somerset Maugham put it, rationally, money is like a sixth sense that enables you to make better use of your other five. Now it certainly true that money doesn't solve all of one's problems. Yes, and there are some minor drawbacks to having wealth.
Some poor souls do feel guilt, comparing their state with some of their friends.
Many who achieve a fortune complain that they can no longer socialise with their old friends, since their new state arouses too much envy. With this, he tired of our talk and walk, suddenly hopped into a taxi, said a quick farewell, and went off to another destination.