Classic Poem

Strength and Zest are Manhood's Measures;
Hardships, gayly borne, are Pleasures.

The Thing that irked him, so the Oyster found,
Became a Pearl when Brightness wrapped it round.

S OME little Hardship makes the Spirit bold.
The Finest Trout are found where Streams run Cold.

I' VE reaped what others sowed; then shall I weep
Because not all my Sowings I may reap?

L IKE that Rare Stone of Alchemists of old,
Good Humor turns the Dross of Life to Gold.