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Story LXVIII wordly goods; both their possession and their want are griefs."

If thou wishest for power, covet nothing except contentment, which is sufficient happiness. If a rich man pours gold in thy lap, care no a moment for thanking him; because often I heard great men say: "The patience of a Dervish is better than the gift of a rich man.'