Or poor disciples ne’er will slake their thirsting minds.
Dost doubt? Art racked with difficulties? To excess?
Have patience. “Patience is the key of all success!”[323]
Be abstinent. Let not thy crowding thoughts run wild.
Thoughts lions are, and antelopes. Mind’s forest; child!670
The prime of remedies is abstinence, we know.
And scratching irritates the itch;—as leeches show.
Of treatment medical the base is abstinence.
Therefore be abstinent. Show strength of mind and sense.
Accept my counsel. Lend an ear as I advise;