The Measure of a Man?

Beneath the sharp suit, the tailored shirt and standing in the bespoke shoes is a man. Outside is his car, it may be one of several, or may be a single, exclusive, expensive example.

Ownership and stewardship are factors used by others to make an assessment of personal worth in a societal sense. 

That's the way it is.

If wealth and possessions are the only metric by which we are measured, and other factors are ignored, we will never be truly accepted, understood or valued.

Vincent Van Gogh is valued, and his work is incredibly valuable. He is remembered and revered. How much did he make from his art?