(In Three Books.) Far off (no matter whether east or west, A real country, or one made in jest,
Ah me! what mighty perils wait The man who meddles with a state, Whether to strengthen, or oppose!
A sacred standard rule we find, By poets held time out of mind, To offer at Apollo's shrine,
Coxcombs, who vainly make pretence To something of exalted sense 'Bove other men, and, gravely wise,