Famous quotes containing the words silver and/or purchase:
“O, let us have him, for his silver hairs
Will purchase us a good opinion,
And buy mens voices to commend our deeds.”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“Riches are valuable at all times, and to all men; because they always purchase pleasures, such as men are accustomed to, and desire: Nor can any thing restrain or regulate the love of money, but a sense of honour and virtue; which, if it be not nearly equal at all times, will naturally abound most in ages of knowledge and refinement.”
—David Hume (17111776)
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