[jwdunne]

Another similar thing that stuck out to me was how he held up his books. They were meticulous and he prided himself of them. I remember reading the joy he had of learning double entry book keeping.

The man loved money. He loved keeping track of it down to the last detail. He even used to chant "one day I will be rich, rich, rich"!

Very interesting man. Given his character and the conditions he was in, it wasn't at all surprising he amassed so much wealth.