Riches I hold in light esteem, And love I laugh to scorn, And lust of fame was but a dream That vanished with the morn. And if I pray, the only prayer That moves my lips for me Is, 'Leave the heart that now I bear, And give me liberty! ' Yes, as my swift days near their goal, ' Tis all that I implore -In life and death, a chainless soul, With courage to endure.Anonymous
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A collection of quotes by John Dryden. "I hold riches in light esteem; for, though she were my own possession, I would not be master of her. I love power less than wisdom; but I love both far more than riches. I am not covetous; nor do I desire to be called great; but I wish to be esteemed great."
Source: The Complete Poems
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