Anacreon
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"Anacreon" was a Greece/Greek lyric poem/lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns. Later Greeks included him in the canonical list of nine lyric poets.

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Cursed be he above all others Who's enslaved by love of money. Money takes the place of brothers, Money takes the place of parents, Money brings us war and slaughter.

Bring water, bring wine, boy! Bring flowering garlands to me! Yes, bring them, so that I may try a bout with love.