Shatakatraya 3.4

3.4

khalālāpāḥ sauḍhāḥ katham api tad-ārādhana-parairnigṛhyāntar-
bāṣpaṃ hasitam api śūnyena manasā |
kṛto vitta-stambha-pratihata-dhiyām añjalir api
tvam āśe moghāśe kima aparam ato nartayasi mām ||

The harsh words of villains were somehow endured by those devoted to pleasing them;
choking back tears within, hollow smiles were forced with an empty mind;
folded hands were offered even to those whose wits were dulled by the arrogance of wealth;
O hope, you vain hope, why do you make me dance still further?