Genius Must Be Born, And Never Can

Be Secret And Discreet; The Fairy Favors Are Lost When Not Concealed.

For Secrets Are Edged Tools, And Must Be Kept From Children And From Fools.

The Fool Of Nature Stood With Stupid Eyes And Gaping Mouth, That Testified Surprise.

But Wild Ambition Loves To Slide, Not Stand, And Fortune's Ice Prefers To Virtue's Land.

Not Judging Truth To Be In Nature Better Than Falsehood, But Setting A Value Upon Both According To Interest.