by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)
Translation by François-Victor Hugo (1828 - 1873)

Apemantus's grace
Language: English 
Immortal gods, I crave no pelf;
I pray for no man but myself:
Grant I may never prove so fond,
To trust man on his oath or bond;
Or a harlot, for her weeping;
Or a dog, that seems a-sleeping:
Or a keeper with my freedom;
Or my friends, if I should need 'em.
Amen. So fall to't:
Rich men sin, and I eat root.

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Dieux immortels, je n’implore pas la...
Language: French (Français)  after the English 
Dieux immortels, je n’implore pas la richesse ;
Je ne prie pour nul autre que pour moi.
Faites que je ne sois jamais assez fou
Pour me fier à un homme sur son serment ou sa signature,
À une courtisane, sur ses larmes,
À un chien qui semble endormi,
À un geôlier pour ma délivrance,
Ou à mes amis dans mon besoin.
Amen. Bon appétit.
La richesse est péché, et je mange des racines.

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This text was added to the website: 2019-03-18
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