Today's Temptation

Lure a man with a carrot Persuade him with a stick Show him the heavens and the stars ~ Label it ‘Get rich quick’

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Date: 5/29/2022 7:52:00 PM

How true, a fool is born everyday.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/29/2022 8:37:00 PM

A fool and his money are soon parted, as Shakespeare wrote...

Date: 5/26/2022 7:15:00 PM

Not to sure about get rich quick, but I know I'm steadily getting poorer over the last couple of years.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/26/2022 7:27:00 PM

I think we're rowing upstream here, you and I, Kenneth. ~ Getting poor slowly

Date: 5/26/2022 7:05:00 PM

Masterfully composed, Gershon. The get rich quickly is a very nice to convince the greedy:)

Date: 5/26/2022 12:53:00 PM

There's a nice bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you for pennies on dollar, my good-looking friend (big smile)!

Date: 5/26/2022 3:51:00 AM

Depends on how persuasive one is and how greedy the recipient is/ OR how wise, he or she is. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Date: 5/25/2022 9:49:00 PM

What was it that Barnum said? "A sucker born every minute?" So true.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/26/2022 7:07:00 PM

I think you nailed it, Milt. ~ Mr. Bailey