Know thyself, presume not God to scan
The proper study of mankind is man
Hey , didn't the Pope say that ?
(Alexander Pope)
~ Ode to Solitude ~
How happy he, who free from care
2 The rage of courts, and noise of towns;
3 Contented breaths his native air,
4 In his own grounds.
II.
5 Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
6 Whose flocks supply him with attire,
7 Whose trees in summer yield him shade,
8 In winter fire.
III.
9 Blest! who can unconcern'dly find
10 Hours, days, and years slide swift away,
11 In health of body, peace of mind,
12 Quiet by day,
IV.
13 Sound sleep by night; study and ease
14 Together mix'd; sweet recreation,
15 And innocence, which most does please,
16 With meditation.
V.
17 Thus let me live, unheard, unknown;
18 Thus unlamented let me dye;
19 Steal from the world, and not a stone
20 Tell where I lye.
~ Alexander Pope ~
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