...responded to by those who " care for none of these things," and by all who have yet to learn that " a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses ;" but it is an objection which can have no weight in the mind of any one who understands his true position,...

...with taste and sentiment to enjoy these natural beauties ; then I maintain, that her humble neighbour is the happier, the more independent, the more truly...trees, the blue sky, the starry heavens, are always VOL. i. 8 86 THE PLEASURES OF TASTE. the same, and of these pleasures none of the vicissitudes of life...

...unfrequently happens, that the great, unintentionally indeed, thus provide pleasures for others, ot which they themselves never knew the true enjoyment....the things which he possesses," but in what he is himself. They who depend on artificial pleasures for their happiness, are miserable if " riches take...

...deer, as well as the lady herself. Martha. Yes ; just look at them. THE PLEASURES OF TASTE: A DIALOGUE. prefers a saloon, crowded with company, to a walk...the things which he possesses," but in what he is himself. They who depend on artificial pleasures for their happiness, are miserable, if " riches take...

...influence." There is too much truth in this, and men should moderate the love of money, and know that " a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses." There are two ways of being rich— one is by having the means of procuring a great many things, the...

...influence." There is too much truth in this, and men should moderate the love of money, and know that " a man's life ; consists not in the abundance of the things which he ] possesses." There are two ways of being rich — oneisbj having the means of procuring a great many things, tit...

...regard all their good as secular. They do not regard that alone as good which the hand can handle. A man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses. His good lies in his 'affections. In the household the soul's riches give only that which everlastingly...

...of the preacher alone, nor the language of the Bible alone, but the utterance of the heart, that a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses, nor in the attainment of any object which he pursues in life. Religion comes before the soul not in...

...himself unhappy because he has fewer of the good things of this life than some of his fellows. But " a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses." Jesus does not say, " Blessed are the rich." On the contrary, he does say, " How hardly shall they...

...and a sword as well ? (Luke ix. 3; x. 4; xxii. 36). So too with riches. The point enforced is that a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses; (Luke xii. 15). In a particular case it might be the wisest course to part with unearned wealth and...