Against Stupidity, God Himself Fights In Vain.

Alas! When Duty Grows Thy Law, Enjoyment Fades Away.

He That Is Over-cautious Will Accomplish But Very Little.

The Gentlest Man Cannot Live In Peace If It Does Not Please His Wicked Neighbor.

Of All The Possessions Of This Life Fame Is The Noblest; When The Body Has Sunk Into The Dust The Great Name Still Lives.

Utility Is The Great Idol Of The Age, To Which All Powers Must Do Service And All Talents Swear Allegiance. In This Great Balance Of Utility, The Spiritual Service Of Art Has No Weight, And, Deprived Of All Encouragement, It Vanishes From The Noisy Vanity Fair Of Our Time.