When casting a bell for the temple
the craftsman asked what metal to use
He was told
It does not matter
No one will hear the bell
reverberate with simple piety
The craftsman persisted
He was told
All men will love the sight of the bell
if it is made of gold
All men will love its tone
if it is made of bronze
All men will love profits and war
if it is made of iron
Men will worship correctly
only if there is no bell
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