His noble negligences teachWhat others' toils despair to reach.
Hope is but the dream of those who wake.
Ere on thy chin the springing beard beganTo spread a doubtful down, and promise man.
Who breathes must suffer; and who thinks, must mourn;And he alone is bless'd who ne'er was born.
Amid two seas, on one small point of land,Wearied, uncertain, and amazed we stand.
Bid the Devil take the slowest.
Celerity is never more admiredThan by the negligent.
A wise and salutary neglect.
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