Artist Quote by Don Blanding
“My treasure chest is filled with gold. Gold . . . gold . . . gold . . . Vagabond's gold and drifter's gold . . . Worthless, priceless, dreamer's gold . . . Gold of the sunset . . . gold of the dawn . . .Gold of the showertrees on my lawn . . . Poet's gold and artist's gold . . . Gold that can not be bought or sold - Gold.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Gold” by Don Blanding, 1920s (poem set to music)
The speaker celebrates many forms of gold—material, artistic, spiritual—suggesting true value lies beyond commerce.
In simple terms: Gold symbolizes both material wealth and intangible inspiration.
Key Takeaway
Seek value beyond money.
Themes
art
creativity
spirituality
value
nature
Mood
reflective
inspirational
nostalgic
Type
poetic
lyaphorical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- nature appreciation
- financial planning
Key Concepts
symbolism
metaphor
abundance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “gold” represent in your life?
- How do you balance material and spiritual pursuits?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize wealth, overlooking practical needs.
