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She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her.
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One who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, for she will be found sitting at the gate.
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To fix one's thought on her is perfect understanding, and one who is vigilant on her account will soon be free from care,
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because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought.
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The beginning of wisdom is the most sincere desire for instruction, and concern for instruction is love of her,
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