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That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
Gold does not rust on the ground, and rocks don't get soaked in the rain.
Gold does not rust on the ground, and rocks don't get soaked in the rain.
Gold's father is dirt, yet it regards itself as noble.
Gold's father is dirt, yet it regards itself as noble.
For gold in phisik is a cordial;
Therefore he lovede gold in special.
For gold in phisik is a cordial;
Therefore he lovede gold in special.
Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
An ass is but an ass, though laden with gold.
An ass is but an ass, though laden with gold.
One secures the gold of the spirit when he finds himself.
One secures the gold of the spirit when he finds himself.
Gold and silver from the dead turn often into lead.
Gold and silver from the dead turn often into lead.
Stronger than thunder's winged force
All-powerful gold can speed its course;
Through watchful guards its passage make,
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Stronger than thunder's winged force
All-powerful gold can speed its course;
Through watchful guards its passage make,
And loves through solid walls to break.
[Lat., Aurum per medios ire satellites
Et perrumpere amat saxa potentius
Ictu fulmineo.]
