Why should man be in love with his fetters, though of gold?

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Why should man be in love with his fetters, though of gold?

Francis Bacon

The Remains · 1626

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Wealth as burden Downsides of wealth Wealth

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1626 Age of Enlightenment

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Francis Bacon

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Bacon, Francis. "On Death." The Remains. London, 1648.

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