Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

The jingling of the guinea helps the hurt that Honor feels.

The jingling of the guinea helps the hurt that Honor feels.

Summary

This quote suggests that the allure of material wealth can soothe or compensate for the emotional pain that comes with a loss of honor or reputation. The "jingling of the guinea" refers to the sound of money, implying that financial success or extravagance can provide temporary relief from the discomfort caused by a damaged sense of honor. It implies that material possessions have the ability to ease the hurt that one may experience when their reputation is compromised.

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Corruption

By Alfred Lord Tennyson

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