To know thyself—in others self discern;
Wouldst thou know others? Read thyself—and learn!
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THE DIVISION OF RANKS
Yes, in the moral world, as ours, we see
Divided grades—a Soul's Nobility;
By deeds their titles Commoners create—
The loftier order are by birthright great.[5]
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TO THE MYSTIC
Spreads Life's true mystery round us evermore,
Seen by no eye, it lies all eyes before.
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WISDOM AND PRUDENCE
Wouldst thou the loftiest height of Wisdom gain?
On to the rashness, Prudence would disdain;
The purblind see but the receding shore,
Not that to which the bold wave wafts thee o'er!