Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun.
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"Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun." — Robert Burton #happinessjoy
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Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun. — Robert Burton
About Robert Burton
Robert Burton was a Writer from United States (1895–1962).
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Who said "Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches rece…"?
This quote is attributed to Robert Burton, a Writer from United States.
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Robert Burton lived from 1895 – 1962.
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