Wisdom 4:1

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Wisdom 4:1 (WEB)
It is better to be childless with virtue, for immortality is in the memory of virtue, because it is recognized both before God and before men.

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Methodius of Olympus, The Banquet of the Ten Virgins I.3Discourse I
“When it is present men take example at it; and when it is gone they desire it: it weareth a crown and triumpheth for ever, having gotten the victory, striving for undefiled rewards.”” — editor's note: Wisd. iv. 1, 2.
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The Banquet of the Ten Virgins I.3