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Samuel Butler on Money

1612–1680 England

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Still amorous and fond and billing,
Like Philip and Mary on a shilling.

Part III (1678)

With books and money plac'd for show
Like nest-eggs to make clients lay,
And for his false opinion pay.

Part III (1678)

For what is worth in anything
But so much money as 't will bring?

Part II (1664)

'Tis virtue, wit, and worth, and all
That men divine and sacred call;
For what is worth, in anything,
But so much money as 't will bring?

Hudibras, Part II (1664)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Samuel Butler (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.