Money
by Edgar Guest
Does money bring men gladness?
Yes, at times!
It also brings men sadness
and to crimes.
Earned well, it is a pleasure,
none denies;
but in the love of treasure
danger lies.
Who grasps for it in blindness,
foul or fair,
sells out to bleak unkindness
and despair.
By money friends are parted;
hatred sown;
for money, marble-hearted
men have grown.
Money’s important. All require it
til life is o’er
but it destroys men who desire it
and nothing more.
From his book, Collected Verse of Edgar A Guest
© 1934 by The Reilly & Lee Company
Christine's Collection 
Money is good
Money is evil
Man is greedy
Man is cruel
Everything that is said is true.
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Money is necessary. We all want more of us so we can have more “necessities.” But money is not FIRST. I’m sure the man Edgar Guest was neither greedy nor cruel. 😉
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Oh yes, it’s the root of most evil.
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The Bible says that “the love of money is the root of all evil.” Folks have shortened that over the years, but money isn’t evil in itself — it’s a tool. Rather, it’s the coveting, grabbing, and hoarding of money that brings so much grief.
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Yes it’s the unnatural obsession with it. When it starts to rule you, it’s a goner.
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That’s so right. It’s not money. As you said, it’s just a tool. The conveting, grabbing and hoarding leads to much problems!
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Money doesn’t make you happy, but it makes your miserable comfortable!
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I suppose that’s true. 😉
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😉
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