"Attend me, Virtue, thro" my youthful years! / O leave me not to the false joys of time! / But guide my steps to endless life and bliss."

"I cease to wonder, and no more attempt / Thine height t'explore, or fathom thy profound."

"O thou bright jewel in my aim ! strive / To comprehend thee. Thine own words declare / Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach."

"But, O my soul, sink not into despair, / Virtue is near thee, and with gentle hand / Would now embrace thee, hovers o'er thine head."