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I have no guide those honours to obtain, Which men might heretofore by virtue gain; Nor have I wit if wealth were given me, To think bought place or title honoured me; I yet have no belief that they are wise, Who for base ends can basely temporize; Or that it will at length be all for me, That I lived poor to keep my spirit free. ***** I should on God alone so much depend, That I should need nor wealth nor other friend.
I have no guide those honours to obtain, Which men might heretofore by virtue gain; Nor have I wit if wealth were given me, To think bought place or title honoured me; I yet have no belief that they are wise, Who for base ends can basely temporize; Or that it will at length be all for me, That I lived poor to keep my spirit free. ***** I should on God alone so much depend, That I should need nor wealth nor other friend.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations (catalogued1888) (1888 AD)
Page 662 · printed citation: Wither · subject: WEALTH
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