And now, I almost feel an inclination

To give Theology the sway.

Mephistopheles.

I have no wish to lead you astray.

As to this science, ’tis so hard to eschew

The false way, and to hit upon the true,

And so much hidden poison lurks within,

That’s scarce distinguished from the medicine.

Methinks that here ’twere safest done

That you should listen but to one,