In book 1 of the republic, socrates discusses (with cephalus) inherited vs earned wealth, and concludes that those who earn it tend to become obsessed with it.

In book 1 of the republic, socrates discusses (with cephalus) inherited vs earned wealth, and concludes that those who earn it tend to become obsessed with it. I believe there's some truth to that, but I also believe that there's a fear/weakness in those with inherited wealth that if they became destitute, they do not have the ability to rebuild the wealth.