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But wealth God-given doth become to man
A column firm, from base to capital.

πλοῦτον δ᾿ ὃν μὲν δῶσι θεοί, παραγίγνεται ἀνδρὶ
ἔμπεδος ἐκ νεάτου πυθμένος ἐς κορυφήν.

Original text (Ancient Greek)

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But I grow old ever learning many things.

On every side the immortal mind from men is hidden.

If through your vices you afflicted are,
Lay not the blame of your distress on God;
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