 The trees, under which they have been born, and have played in infancy, flourish undisturbed ; though, by cutting them down, they might open new streets, and put money in their pockets. In a word, the almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion...  Wolfert's roost: and other sketches - Page 19by Washington Irving - 1855Full view - About this book
 | Frederic Jennings Haskin - 1926 - 512 pages
...phrase almighty dollar? JWC A. It is attributed to Washington Irving. In The Creole Village he says: "The almighty dollar, that great object of universal...have no genuine devotees in these peculiar villages." Q. What is the origin of the expression key to the city? CBS A. The key to the city is simply a figurative... | |
 | Frederic Jennings Haskin - 1926 - 514 pages
...attributed to Washington Irving. In The Creole Village he says: "The almighty dollar, that great obiect of universal devotion throughout our land, seems to...have no genuine devotees in these peculiar villages." Q. What is the origin of the expression key to the city? CBS A. The key to the city is simply a figurative... | |
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