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There's only one way into life for everyone, and only one way out as well.
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Because of this, I prayed, and the ability to reason wisely was given to me. I called out, and Wisdom's spirit came to me.
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I chose wisdom above all the symbols of royalty and over any throne. In comparison to her, I counted riches as nothing.
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She was more precious to me than even a priceless jewel, since all the gold in the world would be nothing more than a little sand before her. All the silver would be just like clay in her presence.