Quote by Josh Billings

The man whose only pleasure in life is making money, weighs less on the moral scale than an angleworm.

The man whose only pleasure in life is making money, weighs

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This quote suggests that a person who derives their sole pleasure from accumulating wealth holds little moral value. It implies that their preoccupation with money diminishes their worth as a human being to an extent that they are seen as less significant than a humble creature like an angleworm (earthworm). The quote highlights the idea that a one-dimensional pursuit of wealth can overshadow the importance of personal values, integrity, and a balanced approach to life's pleasures and responsibilities.

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