The Hidden Path of Wisdom, Chapter 20

Mortals put an end to the darkness. They search out the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness. The earth from which food comes is transformed below as by fire. Lapis lazuli comes from its rocks, and its dust contains nuggets of gold. But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? No mortal comprehends its worth. It cannot be found in the land of the living. O kahigo. In places untouched by human feet, far from other people, they dangle and sway. Thereis min for silver in a place where gold is refined,. iron is taken from the earth and copper is smelted from ore.