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A thirst for gold,
The beggar's vice, which can but overwhelm
The meanest hearts.
A thirst for gold,
The beggar's vice, which can but overwhelm
The meanest hearts.
Gold is a vain and foolish fancy.
[Fr., L'or est une chimere.]
Gold is a vain and foolish fancy.
[Fr., L'or est une chimere.]
Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore.
Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore.
An ass is but an ass, though laden with gold.
An ass is but an ass, though laden with gold.
Gold has worked down from Alexander's time ... When something holds good for two thousand years I do not believe read more
Gold has worked down from Alexander's time ... When something holds good for two thousand years I do not believe it can be so because of prejudice or mistaken theory.
Gold and silver from the dead turn often into lead.
Gold and silver from the dead turn often into lead.
The man who treasures his friends is usually solid gold himself.
The man who treasures his friends is usually solid gold himself.
It is much better to have your gold in the hand than in the heart.
It is much better to have your gold in the hand than in the heart.
