But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for this purpose I am proceeding solely in quest of them.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Spices, of course, are essential.
The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would probably take care of itself.
If you have faith in our leaders of commerce, don't buy gold. If you do not have faith in them, maybe you should buy gold or silver.
All the gold which is under or upon the earth is not enough to give in exchange for virtue.
It is a better thing to save souls for the Lord than to save treasures. He who sent forth his apostles without gold had not need of gold to form his Church. The Church possesses gold, not to hoard, but to scatter abroad and come to the aid of the unfortunate.
And if strangers come to supper they shall be served with more according as they have need.
Gold was a gift to Jesus. If it's good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me!
I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.
If I'm going to mix gold and silver, I make my accessories all match.
I ordered gold in the meantime to be showered down without ceasing among the happy multitude.