Waight and measure take away strife.

Waight and measure take away strife.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.

Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.

Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

Savage bears agree with one another.

Savage bears agree with one another.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Never less alone, than when alone.

Never less alone, than when alone.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.