“But for money and the need of it, there would not be half the friendship in the world. It is powerful for good if divinely used. Give it plenty of air and it is sweet as the hawthorn; shut it up and it cankers and breeds worms.”
Quote by George MacDonald
Work
THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE + PAUL FABER, SURGEON + THERE AND BACK - The Complete Series: The Curate's Awakening, The Lady's Confession & The Baron's Apprenticeship
This series includes 'The Curate's Awakening,' 'The Lady's Confession,' and 'The Baron's Apprenticeship,' which collectively delve into the personal growth and moral dilemmas of the central characters amidst the backdrop of historical events. more
Author
George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more
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