1021.

Who says 'I'll do my work, nor slack my hand,'

His greatness, clothed with dignity supreme, shall stand.

1022.

The manly act and knowledge full, when these combine

In deed prolonged, then lengthens out the race's line.

1023.

'I'll make my race renowned,' if man shall say,

With vest succinct the goddess [angel] leads the way.

1024.

Who labours for his race with unremitting pain,

Without a thought, spontaneously, his end will gain.

1025.

With blameless life who seeks to build his race's fame,

The world shall circle him, and kindred claim.

1026.

Of virtuous manliness the world accords the praise

To him who gives his powers, the house from which he sprang to raise.

1027.

The fearless hero bears the brunt amid the warrior throng;

Amid his kindred so the burthen rests upon the strong.

1028.

Wait for no season, when you would your house uprear;

'Twill perish, if you wait supine, or hold your honour dear.

1029.

Is not his body vase that various sorrows fill,

Who would his household screen from every ill?

1030.

When trouble the foundation saps the house must fall,

If no strong hand be nigh to prop the tottering wall.