The general good I seek with my whole might. + 

So baffled is infatuate envy’s spite, + 

When he who hath climbed high holds his spirit’s reins, + 

And the brute pride of arrogance restrains. + 

So, when his feet draw nigh the last long home, + 

More bright and fair to him shall dark death come, + 

Who to his nearest and his dearest leaveth + 

A good name⁠—costlier treasure none receiveth. + 