It is self-conceited, self-governed, and self-willed. 850

Be a man, get its halter into thine hand,

That thou mayst become a pearl albeit thou art a potter’s vessel.

He that does not command himself

Becomes a receiver of commands from others.

When they moulded thee of clay, 855

Love and fear were mingled in thy making:

Fear of this world and of the world to come, fear of death,

Fear of all the pains of earth and heaven;

Love of riches and power, love of country,