"In short, Sir, Gold is the true Soul of the World, and the first Mover of all Things."
— Ralph, James (1705-1762); original author: Thomas Tomkis (f. 1604-1615)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for M. Cooper [etc.]
Date
1744
Metaphor
"In short, Sir, Gold is the true Soul of the World, and the first Mover of all Things."
Metaphor in Context
STAR.
That Want might sharpen Industry, to be sure. Why if Poets were rich, do you think they wou'd flatter the Great, or expose themselves to the Caprice of an Audience? Do you think Painters would drudge to belye ugly Faces, or Musicians prostitute their Art for a Dinner? No, no, Gold is your genuine Inspiration, that awakes Harmony, creates Picture, and animates Poetry: The grand Secret that procures Praise, acquires Titles, commands Law, buys Wit, and sells Honesty. In short, Sir, Gold is the true Soul of the World, and the first Mover of all Things.
That Want might sharpen Industry, to be sure. Why if Poets were rich, do you think they wou'd flatter the Great, or expose themselves to the Caprice of an Audience? Do you think Painters would drudge to belye ugly Faces, or Musicians prostitute their Art for a Dinner? No, no, Gold is your genuine Inspiration, that awakes Harmony, creates Picture, and animates Poetry: The grand Secret that procures Praise, acquires Titles, commands Law, buys Wit, and sells Honesty. In short, Sir, Gold is the true Soul of the World, and the first Mover of all Things.
Categories
Provenance
Searching "soul" and "gold" in HDIS (Drama)
Date of Entry
05/25/2005
