It often surprises me when I hear people commenting on a friend or colleague who has "The Midas Touch." They mean it as a compliment. In fact, the car shop, Midas Muffler, is actually based on them having "The Midas Touch" apparently intimating that your car is in good hands. I can't help wonder if these people have ever read the story! The whole idea of King Midas is that his excessive greed and insatiable desires led to his downfall, as he destroyed anything he touched. Turning things to gold would be a great talent to have, no doubt, but only if you had the power to turn it on and off at will. Having your food, your wine...even your own daughter turn to gold is not an enviable trait...it's the kiss of death. Someone ought to let these people know.
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