Ancient Temple

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    With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
    Bible: Hebrew Job, 12:12.

    But what we gain’d in Skill we lost in Strength.
    Our Builders were with Want of Genius curst;
    The second Temple was not like the first;
    Till you, the best Vitruvius, come at length,
    Our Beauties equal, but excel our Strength.
    John Dryden (1631–1700)