Quote by William Blake

To the eyes of a miser a guinea is more beautiful than the sun, and a bag worn with the use of money has more beautiful proportions than a vine filled with grapes.

To the eyes of a miser a guinea is more beautiful than the s

Summary

This quote highlights the extreme mentality of a miser, someone who is excessively attached to wealth and material possessions. It suggests that from a miser's perspective, mere money holds more value and beauty than natural wonders or abundance. The emphasis on their distorted priorities and perception of beauty serves to critique the negative effects of greed and materialism on one's perception and appreciation of the world.

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By William Blake

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