May he be cursed on earth who gives his trust to virtue, that bankrupt crone who takes our life's pure gold and gives but bad receipts for payment in the lower world. Ah, passers-by that stroll, travelers that come and go, all that I had, I placed on virtue, and lost the game!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trust in virtue is a losing bet; the speaker regrets placing faith in it.
- In plain terms
- Virtue is a scam that takes your gold and gives nothing back.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not trust virtue to repay you fairly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you lost faith in virtue?
- What is virtue worth?
Another view
Virtue may not offer worldly rewards but holds intrinsic value.
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