Does the Eagle know what is in the pit? Or wilt thou go ask the Mole? Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod? Or Love in a golden bowl?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True wisdom and love cannot be bought or displayed with luxury items.
- In plain terms
- Gold cannot hold wisdom or love.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not value possessions over deep human qualities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is more valuable than gold?
- How do you show wisdom?
Another view
It ignores material needs that support human life.
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If a thing loves, it is infinite.
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