Ecclus. xx. 4, xxx. 20.
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Homily 83
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English translation and editorial credits: Sir George Prevost, M. B. Riddle.
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For if any one were to embrace a damsel he loves, but were not able to satisfy his desire, he undergoes the utmost torment. Even so also doth the rich man. For he hath plenty, and is with her, but cannot satisfy all his desire; but the same result takes place as some wise man mentions; “The lust of eunuch to deflower a virgin;” and, “Like an eunuch embracing a virgin and groaning;”so are all the rich.