Adversity is the first path to truth. >>
The king-times are fast finishing. There will be blood shed like water >>
The way to be immortal (I mean not to die at all) is to have me for yo >>
The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing >>
Avarice has ruined more souls than extravagance. >>
The point is that you can't be too greedy. >>
So for a good old-gentlemanly vice, I think I must take up with avarice.