The Iron Chain And The Silken Cord

It Would Be Necessary That They Should Be Already Sages To Love Wisdom...

Appearance Should Never Attain Reality, And If Nature Conquers, Then Must Art Retire.

A Deep Meaning Often Lies In Old Customs.

To Gain A Crown By Fighting Is Great, To Reject It Divine.

Futurity Is Impregnable To Mortal Ken: No Prayer Pierces Through Heaven's Adamantine Walls. Whether The Birds Fly Right Or Left, Whatever Be The Aspect Of The Stars, The Book Of Nature Is A Maze, Dreams Are A Lie, And Every Sign A Falsehood.