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No man takes with him to Hades all his exceeding wealth.

— Theognis of Megara

τὰ γὰρ περιώσια πάντα
χρήματ᾿ ἔχων οὐδεὶς ἔρχεται εἰς Ἀΐδεω.

Original text (Ancient Greek)

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Compare Psalms, 49:17: For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away, his glory shall not descend after him.

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