See how she smiles! press forward; learn to use

The intercession of the kindly Muse

To make her be propitious. But beware,

That in her favour thou escape the snare,

The worship, which the vain adorer pays.

She never him propitiously surveys,

Who insolently seeking wealth or fame,

Burns impure incense on her altar’s flame.

Dost thou not see how many turn aside

From her of learning void, but full of pride?