Bob MarleyDon't Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold.
About This Quote
The phrase “Don’t gain the world, and lose your soul” was originally written in 1847 by W. W. Longfellow. It was meant to be a cautionary reminder against becoming too worldly or too focused on material success. The phrase is used repeatedly throughout this blog post to illustrate the importance of perspective and perspective that is not skewed by greed.
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