Thou strong seducer, Opportunity!
From Harmony, from heav'nly Harmony. This universal Frame began.
Thus, while the mute creation downward bend Their sight, and to their earthly mother ten, Man looks aloft; and with erected eyes Beholds his own hereditary skies.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong; but they ne'er pardon who have done wrong.
Prodigious actions may as well be done, by weaver's issue, as the prince's son.
The love of liberty with life is given, And life itself the inferior gift of Heaven.