I call a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skillfully, and magnanimously all the offices, both private and public, of peace and war.

Th' ethereal mould Incapable of stain would soon expel Her mischief, and purge off the baser fire, Victorious. Thus repuls'd, our final hope Is flat despair.

Her virtue and the conscience of her worth, That would be woo'd, and not unsought be won.

For other things mild Heav'n a time ordains, And disapproves that care, though wise in show, That with superfluous burden loads the day, And when God sends a cheerful hour, refrains.

Tower'd cities please us then, And the busy hum of men.

No date prefixed directs me in the starry rubric set.

Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind.