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The artist.
XIV.
Assert thyself: and by-and-by
The world will come and lean on thee.
But seek not praise of men: thereby
Shall false shows cheat thee. Boldly be.
XV.
Each man was worthy at the first:
God spake to us ere we were born:
But we forget. The land is curst:
We plant the briar, reap the thorn.
XVI.
Remember, every man God made[errata 1]
Is different: has some deed to do,
Some work to work. Be undismay'd,
Tho; thine be humble: do it too.
XVII.
Not all the wisdom of the schools
Is wise for thee. Hast thou to speak?
No man hath spoken for thee. Rules
Are well; but never fear to break
XVIII.
The scaffolding of other souls:
It was not meant for thee to mount;
Tho' if may serve thee. Separate wholes
Make up the sum of God's account.
- ↑ Correction: every man God made should be amended to Every man He made
