To show the world what long experience gains,
Requires not courage, though it calls for pains;
But, at life's outset to inform mankind,
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Is a bold effort of a valiant mind.
The great good man, for noblest cause, displays
What many labours taught, and many days;
These sound instruction from experience give,
The others show us how they mean to live;
That they have genius, and they hope mankind