With books and money placed for show like nest eggs to make clients lay, and for his false opinion pay

With books and money placed for show like nest eggs to make clients lay, and for his false opinion pay

Samuel Butler, a 17th-century poet and satirist, was known for his sharp wit and keen observations of human nature. In his works, Butler often critiqued the hypocrisy and greed that he saw in society, particularly within the realm of literature and finance. The line "With books and money placed for show like nest eggs to make clients lay, and for his false opinion pay" encapsulates Butler's disdain for those who use books and wealth as tools to deceive and manipulate others.