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And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through
the eye of a read more
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through
the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God.
The foolish sayings of the rich pass for wise saws in society.
[Sp., Las necedades del rico por sentencias read more
The foolish sayings of the rich pass for wise saws in society.
[Sp., Las necedades del rico por sentencias pasan en el mundo.]
You often ask me, Priscus, what sort of person I should be, if I
were to become suddenly rich read more
You often ask me, Priscus, what sort of person I should be, if I
were to become suddenly rich and powerful. Who can determine
what would be his future conduct? Tell me, if you were to become
a lion, what sort of a lion would you be?
All gold and silver rather turn to dirt,
An 'tis no better reckoned but of these
Who read more
All gold and silver rather turn to dirt,
An 'tis no better reckoned but of these
Who worship dirty gods.
Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broken in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with read more
Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broken in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them.
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.
He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.
Dame Nature gave him comeliness and health,
And Fortune (for a passport) gave him wealth.
Dame Nature gave him comeliness and health,
And Fortune (for a passport) gave him wealth.