In doubt his Mind or Body to prefer;
Born but to die, and reas'ning but to err;
Alike in Ignorance, his reason such,
Whether he thinks too little or too much;
Chaos of Thought and Passion; all confus'd;
Still by himself abus'd, or disabus'd:
Created half to rise, and half to fall,
Great Lord of all things, yet a prey to all;
Sole judge of Truth, in endless Error hurl'd;
The glory, jest, and riddle of the World!"