Joy, When It Is Excessive, Overcomes As

Joy Surfeited Turns To Sorrow.

A Conquering King Will Banish From His Breast Hatred Towards One Whom He No Longer Fears.

Joy, When It Is Excessive, Overcomes As Much As Grief.

For One To Grasp, Whatever Be His Object, Sov'reign Power ... Is An Act Of Perilous Presumption.

Alas, 'tis Force Alone That Can Compel To Virtuous Actions A Degenerate People.