Spiritual Experiences (Buss) n. 908

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908. CONCERNING THE AVARICIOUS AND THEIR LIFE AFTER DEATH There are many genera of avarice and many species. Those who are grasping, and who thus by frugal ways gather together and accumulate money or wealth, are penalized differently, after the life of the body, from those who exercise avarice in despoiling others and acquiring wealth by means both lawful and unlawful. Here only concerning that kind of avarice in which they amass riches, hold the animus intent upon them, and place the happiness of life therein, even though they do not use unlawful means.


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