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Quote by Robert Burton
Worldly wealth is the Devils bait and those whose minds feed upon

Worldly wealth is the Devils bait and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun. – Robert Burton

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Great feelings will often take the aspect of error, and great faith the aspect of illusion. – Robert Burton

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