Its dupes to leave them doubly sad and lonely?
My friend! Mind was not made to spend itself in struggles!
True Happiness lies in Contentment only,
And true Contentment ever dwells apart
From Competition and Ambition—brooks
All wants—is rich though poor, and strong when weakest!
Ah, Wise One! spake the Eagle—and his looks
Betrayed the unaltered anguish of his heart—
Ah, Wisdom! ever thus, and thus in vain, thou speakest!
M.