Though poor myself, I know the fortunate—
First, there’s a knowledge of the way from whence
Good fortune comes—and that is sterling sense;
Then perseverance, never to decline
The chase of riches till the prey is thine;
And firmness, never to be drawn away
By any passion from that noble prey— 40
By love, ambition, study, travel, fame,
Or the vain hope that lives upon a name.