661 What men call 'power in action' know for 'power of mind'; Externe to man all other aids you find.

662 'Each hindrance shun,' 'unyielding onward press, if obstacle be there,' These two define your way, so those that search out truth declare.

663 Man's fitting work is known but by success achieved; In midst the plan revealed brings ruin ne'er to be retrieved.

664 Easy to every man the speech that shows the way; Hard thing to shape one's life by words they say!

665 The power in act of men renowned and great, With king acceptance finds and fame through all the state.

666 Whate'er men think, ev'n as they think, may men obtain, If those who think can steadfastness of will retain.

667 Despise not men of modest bearing; Look not at form, but what men are: For some there live, high functions sharing, Like linch-pin of the mighty car!

668 What clearly eye discerns as right, with steadfast will, And mind unslumbering, that should man fulfil.

669 Though toil and trouble face thee, firm resolve hold fast, And do the deeds that pleasure yield at last.

670 The world desires not men of every power possessed, Who power in act desire not,—crown of all the rest.