Elin Borg

“You can buy a clock,
but you cannot buy time.
You can buy a bed,
but you cannot buy sleep.
You can buy excitement,
but you cannot buy bliss.
You can buy luxuries,
but you cannot buy satisfaction.

You can buy pleasure,
but you cannot buy peace.
You can buy possessions,
but you cannot buy contentment.
You can buy entertainment,
but you cannot buy fulfillment.
You can buy amusement,
but you cannot buy happiness.

You can buy books,
but you cannot buy intelligence.
You can buy degrees,
but you cannot buy wisdom.
You can buy fame,
but you cannot buy honor.
You can buy a reputation,
but you cannot buy character.

You can buy a priest,
but you cannot buy a miracle.
You can buy a doctor,
but you cannot buy health.
You can buy a scientist,
but you cannot buy discoveries.
You can buy a leader,
but you cannot buy power.

You can buy acceptance,
but you cannot buy friendship.
You can buy companions,
but you cannot buy loyalty.
You can buy allies,
but you cannot buy dependability.
You can buy partners,
but you cannot buy fidelity.

You can buy clothes,
but you cannot buy class.
You can buy toys,
but you cannot buy youth.
You can buy women,
but you cannot buy love.
You can buy houses,
but you cannot buy homes.

You can buy a computer,
but you cannot buy intellect.
You can buy makeup,
but you cannot buy beauty.
You can buy a pen,
but you cannot buy imagination.
You can buy a paintbrush,
but you cannot buy inspiration.

You can buy opinions,
but you cannot buy truth.
You can buy assumptions,
but you cannot buy facts.
You can buy evidence,
but you cannot buy faith.
You can buy fantasies,
but you cannot buy reality.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo