Now you see, my son, the short-lived joy
of the wealth that's found in Fortune's keep,
for which the human race struggles to obtain.

For all the gold that is beneath the moon
or ever was, won't buy a moment's rest
for even one among these weary souls.'

'Master, now tell me also about
this Fortune you spoke of before.
What is it that holds all worldly wealth in its grip!'

He answered 'O foolish race of man,
how overwhelming is your ignorance!