Earthly riches are like the reed.
Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and
its exterior is fair to behold; but inside
it is hollow.
If a man leans on such a reed,
it will snap off and pierce his soul.
St. Anthony of Padua
Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and
its exterior is fair to behold; but inside
it is hollow.
If a man leans on such a reed,
it will snap off and pierce his soul.
St. Anthony of Padua
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