Our world (I labor to extract the pith

Of this his problem) grew, that even-tide,

Gigantic with its power of joy, beside

The world's eternity of impotence

To profit though at his whole joy's expense.

For he can infinitely enjoy himself,

"Make nothing of my day because so brief?

Rather make more: instead of joy, use grief

Before its novelty have time subside!

Wait not for the late savor, leave untried