Thought and theory must precede all action, that moves to salutary purposes. Yet action is nobler in itself than either thought or theory.
Wisdom sits with children round her knees.
When his veering gait And every motion of his starry train Seem governed by a strain Of music, audible to him alone.
Recognizes ever and anon The breeze of Nature stirring in his soul.
Worse than idle is compassion if it ends in tears and sighs.
Be mild, and cleave to gentle things, thy glory and thy happiness be there.