Responsibilities/On hearing that the Students of our New University have joined the Ancient Order of Hibernians

Responsibilities
by William Butler Yeats
On hearing that the Students of our New University have joined the Ancient Order of Hibernians
580293Responsibilities — On hearing that the Students of our New University have joined the Ancient Order of HiberniansWilliam Butler Yeats

ON HEARING THAT THE STUDENTS OF OUR NEW UNIVERSITY HAVE JOINED THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS AND THE AGITATION AGAINST IMMORAL LITERATURE

Where, where but here have Pride and Truth,
That long to give themselves for wage,
To shake their wicked sides at youth
Restraining reckless middle-age.