"gold is tested by fire; man by gold"...what does this phrase means?

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When gold is heated in fire, the dregs and impurities burn away. What is pure remains.

Human beings are corrupt and easily bribed. One way to test a person's honesty is to offer them money to commit crimes. If they don't accept the "gold" they remain pure.
gold is tested by fire because of it's melting point. Man is tested by gold because of money (gold) is greed.

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