"Though the ruling passion of mankind is a thirst for gain, yet this often leads to the perversion of honour, virtue, and goodness; whereas, the one we are speaking of confirms them all."
— Trusler, John (1735-1820)
Author
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for and published by the Rev. J. Trusler
Date
1790
Metaphor
"Though the ruling passion of mankind is a thirst for gain, yet this often leads to the perversion of honour, virtue, and goodness; whereas, the one we are speaking of confirms them all."
Metaphor in Context
But to apply the Proverb--Perhaps it will be difficult to find a more significant allusion, than the one here adopted. To possess the real object of our affections, is one of the most solicitous pursuits of mankind. Most other desires have their rise from the prejudice of education; but this derives its birth from nature. Though the ruling passion of mankind is a thirst for gain, yet this often leads to the perversion of honour, virtue, and goodness; whereas, the one we are speaking of confirms them all.
(p. 175)
(p. 175)
Provenance
ECCO-TCP
Citation
Only 1 entry in ESTC (1790).
See Proverbs Exemplified, and Illustrated by Pictures from Real Life. Teaching Morality and a Knowledge of the World; With Prints. Designed As a Succession-Book to Æsop's Fables. ([London]: Printed for and published by the Rev. J. Trusler, and sold at the Literary-Press, and by all booksellers. London May, 1, 1790). <Link to ESTC><Link to ECCO-TCP>
See Proverbs Exemplified, and Illustrated by Pictures from Real Life. Teaching Morality and a Knowledge of the World; With Prints. Designed As a Succession-Book to Æsop's Fables. ([London]: Printed for and published by the Rev. J. Trusler, and sold at the Literary-Press, and by all booksellers. London May, 1, 1790). <Link to ESTC><Link to ECCO-TCP>
Theme
Ruling Passion
Date of Entry
03/12/2014
