Quote by William Shakespeare

There is thy gold, worse poison to men's souls,Doing more murder in this loathsome world,Than these poor compounds that thou mayst not sell.

There is thy gold, worse poison to men's souls,Doing more mu

Summary

This quote reflects on the destructive nature of greed and material wealth. It suggests that while money or gold may appear valuable, it actually has the potential to corrupt and harm individuals and society even more than harmful substances. The quote emphasizes the idea that the pursuit of wealth at any cost can lead to a degraded and despicable world, implying that there are more important things in life than accumulating material possessions.

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Money Greed Murder Gold Poison

By William Shakespeare

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