Alas! when passion is both meek and wild!
My chest of books divide amongst my friends.
When I have fears that I may ceace to be, Before my pen has gleaned my teaming brain".
There is an old saying "well begun is half done"-'tis a bad one. I would use instead-Not begun at all 'til half done.
He ne'er is crowned with immortality Who fears to follow where airy voices lead.
I must choose between despair and Energy──I choose the latter.