Quote by Charles F. Bunning

If all the gold in the world were melted down into a solid cube it would be about the size of an eight room house. If a man got possession of all that gold -- billions of dollars worth -- he could not buy a friend, character, peace of mind, clear conscience or a sense of eternity.

If all the gold in the world were melted down into a solid c

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations and shortcomings of material riches. It suggests that no matter how much wealth one possesses, it cannot guarantee true happiness or fulfill certain deep-seated desires. The size of the gold cube represents the abundance of material possessions, while the inability to purchase friendship, character, peace of mind, clear conscience, and a sense of eternity suggests that these qualities are priceless and cannot be bought with money. Ultimately, the quote implies that true fulfillment and contentment come from intangible qualities rather than worldly possessions.

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By Charles F. Bunning

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