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Josh Billings

The man whose only pleasure in life is making money, weighs less on the moral scale than an angleworm.

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A person who finds joy only in earning money lacks moral value and is considered less honorable than a simple earthworm. This comparison suggests that focusing solely on wealth shows a deficiency in character and ethics.

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