Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Of course, money will do after its kind, and will steadily work to unspiritualize and unchurch the people to whom it was bequeathed.

Of course, money will do after its kind, and will steadily w

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This quote suggests that money has the power to corrupt and steer individuals away from spiritual and religious values. It implies that when money is inherited or accumulated, it can have a negative impact on people by distorting their priorities and diminishing their connection to faith or spirituality. The quote highlights a belief that the pursuit or possession of wealth can erode the more meaningful aspects of life, potentially leading to a loss of spirituality and religious devotion.

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