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in the acquisition of money is generally followed by insolence in the possession.

is a theme on which all delight to expatiate. Those who have power or wealth frequently endeavour to impress others with the conviction that felicity is conferred by the possession: they are prompted to be disingenuous on the subject in order to excite envy, for to little minds envy is flattery. But how many wear the exterior of gaiety while the heart is corroded by anxiety ! Mankind are sensible of this, yet by their conduct seem to doubt the fact. They exhibit a delusive picture, and try to fancy truth has held the pencil; but increased experience only shews that the deception is real.