Quote by John Gay
But money, wife, is the true Fuller's Earth for reputations, there is not a spot or a stain but what it can take out.
Summary
This quote suggests that money has the power to fix or hide any blemishes or flaws in one's reputation. The comparison to Fuller's Earth, a natural substance used to remove stains, highlights how wealth can erase any negative perception or wrongdoing, as if it has cleansing properties. It implies that financial resources can exert significant influence and provide a means to regain or maintain a good reputation, regardless of past actions or character.
Topics
Money
By John Gay
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