Summary
This quote implies that people who do not adhere to a belief in an unseen deity may hold material possessions, specifically gold, in high regard. It suggests that for those who do not have faith in an intangible faith or spiritual entity, wealth and tangible symbols of prosperity become their object of worship or idolization. The quote highlights the role that materialism can play in people's lives when they do not find solace or meaning in religious or spiritual beliefs.
Topics
Gold
By James Dye