Karl Marx Philosopher, Economist “Modern society, which, soon after its birth, pulled Plutus by the hair of his head from the bowels of the earth, greets gold as its Holy Grail, as the glittering incarnation of the very principle of its own life.” Hair Gold Holy Grail ♥ 3
Karl Marx Philosopher, Economist “In every stockjobbing swindle every one knows that some time or other the crash must come, but every one hopes that it may fall on the head of his neighbor, after he himself has caught the shower of gold and placed it in safety.” Fall Gold Safety ♥ 3
Francis Bacon Philosopher, Statesman “Why should a man be in love with his fetters, though of gold?” Men Love ♥ 3
FD Francois de La Rochefoucauld Writer “Misers mistake gold for their good; whereas 'tis only a means of attaining it.” Mean Mistake ♥ 3
Ovid Poet “I could not possibly count the gold-digging ruses of women, Not if I had ten mouths, not if I had ten tongues.” Gold Greed Digging ♥ 3
Ovid Poet “Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold, So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.” Men May Gold ♥ 3
Ovid Poet “Time was when genius was more precious than gold, but now to have nothing is monstrous barbarism.” Genius Gold Wealth ♥ 3
LO Lauren Oliver Author “What glitters may not be gold; and even wolves may smile; and fools will be led by promises to their deaths.” Life Promise Gold ♥ 3
FT Francis Thompson Poet “But lilies, stolen from grassy mold, No more curled state unfold, Translated to a vase of gold; In burning throne though they keep still Serenities unthawed and chill.” Gold Serenity Mold ♥ 3
