Wisdom is oft-times nearer when we stoop

Than when we soar."—

The Other, not displeased,

Promptly replied—"My notion is the same.

And I, without reluctance, could decline

All act of inquisition whence we rise,

And what, when breath hath ceased, we may become.

Here are we, in a bright and breathing world.

Our origin, what matters it? In lack

Of worthier explanation, say at once