Chapter V

“Therefore, that ye may merit
Men’s praise when your heads are gray,
Cling to the good ye have gathered
From my teaching that ends to-day.
Ye have learned many true sayings
And many wise maxims heard,
For some ye know the reason,
And for some ye must take my word.

But, though ye forget the others,
These two hold firm and clear:
The first is--‘_He that would win must work_,’
The second--‘_Thou shalt not fear!_’
For the vices of a strong man
Are pardoned in the end;
But he that is born a coward
Hath neither foe nor friend!