Over the centuries men and women alike have dedicated their lives to the attainment of wealth, and with it the accompanying social and material rewards.
The current level of drug research and development offers hope for a wealth of new treatments that can mend and extend the lives of millions of people.
To make simple what already is, the nature of startup companies means they account for a great deal of innovation that improves our lives, all the while creating jobs and great wealth.
The classic philanthropy model (the super rich who devote the rest of their lives to the effective distribution and use of their wealth to alleviate societal ills) is still a long way away for China as it needs to overcome the lack of religious, cultural and historical precedents to philanthropy that is so evident in western countries.
Clearly, many high net worth individuals are not fully aware of just how complex their financial lives are, and the many risks that threaten their wealth.
Entrepreneurship should not to be extolled as a path to accumulating wealth but as a celebration of everyday men and women who want to build their own lives, whether they start a business and make a lot of money or not.