O’erwhelm’d with phlegm lies in a dropsy drown’d, 55
Or sinks in lethargy before his time.
With useful studies you, and arts that please
Employ your mind, amuse but not fatigue.
Peace to each drowsy metaphysic sage!
And ever may the German folio’s rest! 60
Yet some there are, even of elastic parts,
Whom strong and obstinate ambition leads
Thro’ all the rugged roads of barren lore,
And gives to relish what their generous taste