In every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.

The world is a severe schoolmaster, for its frowns are less dangerous than its smiles and flatteries, and it is a difficult task to keep in the path of wisdom.

Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.

In every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.

Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, /May be refin'd and join th' angelic train.

May be refined, and join the angelic train.

Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide.