Will nothing learn, and nothing can enjoy;

In temp’rate measures he must eat and drink,

And, pain of pains! must live alone and think.

In vain, by fortune’s smiles, thrice affluent made,

Still has he debts of ancient date unpaid;

Thrice into penury by error thrown,

Not one right maxim has he made his own;

The old men shun him, - some his vices hate,

And all abhor his principles and prate;

Nor love nor care for him will mortal show,