“By Jove, I am not covetous for gold, Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; It yearns me not if me my garments wear; Such outward things dwell not in my desires: But if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive.” IfsSoulCareDesireSinAliveHonorCostGoldGarmentsCovetousnessOffending Book:Works, containing his plays and poems: to which is added a glossary Source: Works, containing his plays and poems: to which is added a glossary
“When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of gold?” DesireGoldCupsThroatThirst Author:Horace