Thought and theory must precede all action, that moves to salutary purposes. Yet action is nobler in itself than either thought or theory.
Yet tears to human suffering are due; And mortal hopes defeated and o'erthrown Are mourned by man, and not by man alone.
As high as we have mounted in delight, In our dejection do we sink as low.
All that we behold is full of blessings.
His love was like the liberal air, embracing all, to cheer and bless.
Myriads of daisies have shone forth in flower Near the lark's nest, and in their natural hour Have passed away; less happy than the one That by the unwilling ploughshare died to prove The tender charm of poetry and love.