Prudent, as Prussia,[51] in her zeal for Gaul.
“Are all, then, fools?” Lorenzo cries.—Yes, all,
But such as hold this doctrine (new to thee);
“The mother of true wisdom is the will;”
The noblest intellect, a fool without it.
World-wisdom much has done, and more may do, 1410
In arts and sciences, in wars, and peace:
But art and science, like thy wealth, will leave thee,
And make thee twice a beggar at thy death.
This is the most indulgence can afford;—