Of soft Epicureans,[DF] taught—if they
The ends of being would secure, and win
The crown of wisdom—to yield up their souls
To a voluptuous unconcern, preferring
Tranquillity to all things. Or is she,"
I cried, "more worthy of regard, the Power,
Who, for the sake of sterner quiet, closed
The Stoic's[DG] heart against the vain approach
Of admiration, and all sense of joy?"
His countenance gave notice that my zeal