Who combats bravely is not therefore brave, He dreads a death-bed like the meanest slave: Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise,- His pride in reasoning, not in acting lies.

The way of the Creative works through change and transformation, so that each thing receives its true nature and destiny and comes into permanent accord with the Great Harmony: this is what furthers and what perseveres.

Where London's column, pointing at the skies, Like a tall bully, lifts the head, and lies.

Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne.

Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below.

Good sense, which only is the gift of Heaven, And though no science, fairly worth the seven.

So perish all who do the like again.