Quote by Oscar Wilde
How strange a thing this is! The Priest telleth me that the Soul is worth all the gold in the world, and the merchants say that it is not worth a clipped piece of silver.
Summary
This quote highlights the contrasting perspectives on the value of the soul. The priest emphasizes the immeasurable worth of the soul, equating it to the most valuable thing in the world, gold. On the other hand, the merchants, who are often driven by materialistic interests, dismiss the soul's value, comparing it to a trivial and devalued piece of silver. This quote invites reflection on the divergence of opinions regarding the significance of spiritual versus material wealth.
Topics
Soul
By Oscar Wilde