Note 239 — Chapter XXI · THE ANTHOLOGY.

In every way of life true pleasure flows: Immortal fame from public action grows: Within the doors is found appeasing rest; In fields the gifts of nature are expressed. The sea brings gain, the rich abroad provide To blaze their names, the poor their wants to hide: All household's best are governed by a wife; His cares are light, who leads a single life: Sweet children are delights which marriage bless; He that hath none disturbs his thoughts the less. Strong youth can triumph in victorious deeds; Old age the soul with pious motions feeds. All states are good, and they are falsely led Who wish to be unborn or quickly dead.