Memento Mori

Many years ago I've received a gift 'Tis a gift that beats any kind of tip It helped me in my lowest to give myself a lift 'Tis something that no one else can strip It can topple all the wealth from any kingdom It can also help a slave to have their freedom What am I pertaining to, one might ask You might already have it but hidden in a cask The love for wisdom and curiosity to learn A skill that's innate but not easy to earn 'Tis something that everyone should yearn But to get it one must not be aloof but stern The only thing that can steal this gift is death itself But this shouldn't prevent you from trying enriching one's self. Non arcum tuum, respicite Avus, requiescat in pace