How valiantly the buzzing Gnat defies
The Eagle — who disdains to swoop on Flies!

H E that in Peace and War best serves the State
Loves Greatness, not the Fame of Being Great.

Sure Proof of Worth it is, to know
And grant the Merits of a Foe.

A LL owe their World for Talents, good or better;
The Greatest Genius is the Greatest Debtor.

B Y Valiant Knights the Selfsame Deeds are done
Before the Eyes of Many — or of None.