Birds of a feather

It is said that birds of a feather flock together. In other words, people of like mind find encouragement in the company of those who share their interests. My wife and I enjoyed a Christmas meal with a company of retired Salvation Army officers whose years of service around the world would add up to many thousands. As far as I know none of those present were millionaires. Their chosen profession didn't pay that well in dollars and cents. But they would be as happy a crowd as you could hope to find. Real riches lie in the knowledge that you have given your best trying to make the world a better place. That is better than money in the bank.