Books Quote by Richard de Bury
““Again, all who are smitten with the love of books think cheaply of the world and wealth; as Jerome says to Vigilantius: The same man cannot love both gold and books.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Philologia, 1345
Loving books and wealth are mutually exclusive; true devotion to knowledge precludes material greed.
In simple terms: Books and money cannot be loved equally.
Key Takeaway
Choose knowledge over riches.
Themes
literature
philosophy
values
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal budgeting
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
intellectualism
materialism
priorities
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it possible to love both learning and wealth?
- How does society value material success versus knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Wealth can fund learning, challenging the binary view.
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