Quote by James Dye

Gold is what people worship if they don't go with the invisible God.

Gold is what people worship if they don't go with the invisi

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.

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