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An ancient tale is told |
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Of how the gods |
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Having stolen from man his divinity |
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Met in council to discuss where they should hide it |
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One suggested that it be carried to the other side of the earth and buried |
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But it was pointed out that some men are great wanderers |
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And that they might find the lost treasure on the other side of the earth |
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Another proposed it be dropped into the depths of the sea |
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But the same fear was expressed |
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That man, in his insatiable curiosity, might dive deep enough to find it even there |
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Finally, after space of silence, the oldest and wisest of the gods said |
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Hide it in man himself |
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Because that is the last place he will ever think to look for it |
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I sent my soul to the invisible |
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The afterlife to foretell |
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And returning, it said to me |
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I myself am both heaven and hell |
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I myself am both heaven and hell |
