“Cursed be he above all others
Who's enslaved by love of money.
Money takes the place of brothers,
Money takes the place of parents.
Money brings us war and slaughter.”

—  Anacreon

Odes, XXIX. (XXVIL, b), 8.

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Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns -570–-485 BC

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