Josh BillingsIn the whole history of the world there is but one thing that money cannot buy...to wit--the wag of a dog's tail.
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In the whole history of the world there is but one thing that money cannot buy...to wit--the wag of a dog's tail. This phrase has been used to convey an idea of a good-natured, simple faith in a person's belief in something or someone. The phrase comes from a character in the play "The Importance of Being Earnest," by Oscar Wilde. In the play, Jack describes his belief in the power of love. He says, “In the whole history of the world there is but one thing that money cannot buy--the wag of a dog's tail.” In other words, one person's love can impact another person more than any amount of money.
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