There Is Nothing That Is

What Is It To Be Wise? 'tis But To Know How Little Can Be Known, To See All Others' Faults, And Feel Our Own.

In This Commonplace World Every One Is Said To Be Romantic Who Either Admires A Fine Thing Or Does One.

These Riches Are Possess'd, But Not Enjoy'd!

Some Judge Of Authors' Names, Not Works, And Then Nor Praise Nor Blame The Writings, But The Men.

Old Politicians Chew On Wisdom Past, And Totter On In Business To The Last.