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THE OLD VERSE:

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?


THE NEW VERSE:

What good is it for a man to preserve his soul, yet forfeit the whole world?



"In a nation of sheep, one brave man forms a majority" 

- Edward Abbey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Watts Avatar
April 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Very thought provoking. Something to truly ponder over. Well done.
Dietrich Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Such a question you raise! Very thought provoking, Edwin.
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