But as concerns this science, truly
’Tis difficult to avoid the empty form,
And should’st thou lack clear comprehension,
Scarcely the indices thou’ll know apart.
’Tis safest far to trust but one
And built upon your master’s formulas.
On the whole—cling closely to your symbols.
Then, for the weal of research you may gain
An entrance to the formula’s sure domain.
Fuchs.