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<p>Here, 1. We may see how strong mens love of money is, that they will love any man, how undeserving soever he be otherwise, if he has but a deal of money and is free with it, so that they may hope to be the better for it. Wealth enables a man to send many presents, make many entertainments, and do many good offices, and so gains him many friends, who pretend to love him, for they flatter him and make their court to him, but really love what he has, or rather love themselves, hoping to get by him. 2. We may see how weak mens love of one another is. He who, while he prospered, was beloved and respected, if he fall into poverty is <i>separated from his neighbour</i>, is not owned nor looked upon, not visited nor regarded, is bidden to keep his distance and told he is troublesome. Even one that has been his neighbour and acquaintance will turn his face from him and pass by on the other side. Because mens consciences tell them they ought to relieve and succour such, they are willing to have this excuse, that they did not see them.</p>