He sees his brothers, who had every gift

Of thriving, now assisted in their thrift;

While he, whom learning, habits, all prevent,

Is largely mulct for each impediment.

Yet let us own that Trade has much of chance,

Not all the careful by their care advance;

With the same parts and prospects, one a seat

Builds for himself; one finds it in the Fleet.

Then to the wealthy you will see denied

Comforts and joys that with the poor abide: