9464. 'Gold and silver' means internal good and truth in general. This is clear from the meaning of 'gold' as good, and of 'silver' as truth, dealt with in 113, 1551, 1552, 2954, 5658, 6112, 6914, 6917, 8932. The reason why internal good and truth is meant is that 'bronze' mentioned next means external good.
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