Men pursue riches under the idea that their possession will set them at ease, and above the world. But the law of association often makes those who begin by loving gold as a servant finish by becoming themselves its slaves; and independence without wealth is at least as common as wealth without independence.


Remarks on the Talents of Lord Byron and the Tendencies of Don Juan (ed. 1823)

Charles Caleb Colton Quotes

Men pursue riches under the idea that their possession will set them at ease, and above the world. But the law of association often makes those who...

Men pursue riches under the idea that their possession will set them at ease, and above the world. But the law of association often makes those who...

Men pursue riches under the idea that their possession will set them at ease, and above the world. But the law of association often makes those who...

Men pursue riches under the idea that their possession will set them at ease, and above the world. But the law of association often makes those who...