Those who have everything but thee, my God, laugh at those who have nothing but thyself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those without material wealth but with faith laugh at those without faith.
- In plain terms
- People with faith mock those who have faith but no material wealth.
- What can you take from it?
- Material wealth does not define value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you judge for lacking something?
- What matters more, faith or wealth?
Another view
It simplifies complex social dynamics into a binary choice.
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