In most cases, wealth seems to aid or make mobility, but even with wealth Count Pococurante is limited. He is incredibly wealthy and owns many fine things as stated throughout chapter twenty-five. He owns many extensive things from art pieces, music, and books, but none of these things seem to fulfil him. The pricey artwork he describes he does not love, “I have a great may of paintings, but I no longer look at any of them” (Voltaire 75). Then when it comes to the music he describes it as “a sort of noise” and “ceases to amuse” (Voltaire 75). Lastly, he tears a part every one of the famous novels and writings he owns. He even tells Candide that certain writings are “like vinegar” or “full of pus” (Voltaire 76). Pococurante has plenty of wealth
