Is not from wrath precipitate,

But rather at a destined hour.

Lastly, we’re charg’d with all our pow’r,

To keep ourselves, by care intense,

From all connexions with offence.

[XI.] HERCULES AND PLUTUS.

Wealth by the brave is justly scorn’d,

Since men are from the truth suborn’d,

And a full chest perverts their ways

From giving or deserving praise.