Quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller

Gold and silver from the dead turn often into lead.

Gold and silver from the dead turn often into lead.

Summary

This quote suggests that material possessions, symbolized by gold and silver, lose their value and become burdensome when inherited or obtained from the deceased. The metaphor of turning into lead conveys how something once precious can become burdensome and undesirable. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of wealth and the importance of valuing non-material things in life. Additionally, it may allude to the negative consequences of greed and materialism, highlighting the need for a more meaningful and fulfilling existence beyond the pursuit of material possessions.

By Richard Buckminster Fuller

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