It is indeed hard to hit: "Much like thy riddle, Samson, in one day Or seven though one should musing sit." It is as if a being of pure intellect should take upon him to express the emotions of our sensitive natures.

There would be all knowledge, but sympathetic expressions would be wanting.
* * * * * BEN JONSON.
_The Case is Altered_ .-- The passion for wealth has worn out much of its grossness in tract of time.

Our ancestors certainly conceived of money as able to confer a distinct gratification in itself, not considered simply as a symbol of wealth.

The old poets, when they introduce a miser, make him address his gold as his mistress; as something to be seen, felt, and hugged; as capable of satisfying two of the senses at least.

The substitution of a thin, unsatisfying medium in the place of the good old tangible metal, has made avarice quite a Platonic affection in comparison with the seeing, touching, and handling pleasures of the old Chrysophilites.