He discovers plainly where his heart was: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Edmund Burke: “He discovers plainly where his heart was: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke reflects on the connection between one's priorities and where they invest their resources, suggesting a moral insight.
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