The love of all, and the unfeigned esteem;

For those whose maxims are opposed to his

Respect his firm opinion; held they see

In deep sincerity; with deference due

And fit regard to independent thought,

And moral freedom in all other minds.

’Tis not alone amid the villagers

This influence beneficent hath wrought

With elevating power. We might speak

Of public life, and more extensive spheres