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751. There is nothing like wealth to lend so much consequence to men of no consequence.

752. The indigent are decried by all : but every one exalteth the man of substance. 753. The unflickering light called wealth lighteth up all dark places unto him that possesseth it.

754. Behold the substance that is acquired by means that are not evil : righteous-ness floweth therefrom and happiness also.

755. Affect not the substance that is divorced from mercy and kindliness, and touch it not with thy hands. Rh