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Simonides being asked which was most to be desired, either Riches or Wisdom: I am, answered he, very much in doubt about it; for I see a great many Wisemen make their Court to the Rich.

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Simonide interrogé ce qui ètoit le plus à souhaiter, les richesses ou la sagesse? Je suis, répondit-il, fort en doute là dessus: je vois beaucoup de sages venir faire la cour aux Riches: