I think the recent terrible and shocking death of Lawyer Matthew Courtney proves that money doesnt bring us happiness. Working 14 hour days for 7 days a week... i certainly wouldnt be able to cope.
If we don't have happiness in the world we have nothing!
I have been poor and miserable & rich and miserable. Neither were picnics, obviously.
What is the definition of rich? at the moment I am bordering on comfortable (although once I sort out my council tax bill I shall be eating beans all week). I am happy though, so I would go for poor and happy..
However it all depends on the definition of poor!!