The brave in detestation hold.
Alcides, for his labours past,
Was into Heaven receiv'd at last.
The Gods saluting, still his eye
From Plutus turn'd; Jove ask'd him why?
"I hate the God who virtue scorns,"
Says he, "and all with gold suborns."
Source: Boothby - Phaedrus 4.12.
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