Earthly riches are like the reed.
Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and
its exterior is fair to behold;
Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and
its exterior is fair to behold;
but inside it is hollow.
If a man leans on such a reed,
it will snap off and pierce his soul.
St. Anthony of Padua
If a man leans on such a reed,
it will snap off and pierce his soul.
St. Anthony of Padua
I wish I didn't have to use money for my necessities. It's such a nuisance.
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