Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.

If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.

The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.

Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.

Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.

Famed
For every branch of every science known.

Famed
For every branch of every science known.

Wishing, of all employments is the worst.

Wishing, of all employments is the worst.