Classic Poem

Wilfull precipitation is not good,
In which is shewd more rash then noble bloud;
Lively true valour, active manlines,
Loves sure, yet slowly, though itself t'expresse
In rashnes, counsell wants, when slowly done,
A thing to ripenes may by counsell come;
Marking of which extreme, I find it true,

Doubtles more slow, most safe we do pursue:
O then it's fitting, that who guides are made,
Vertue affecting, should be wise and staid;
Greatly he wisdome showes that beares slow sway,
Loose carriage fits not him on whom the stay
And welfare doth depend of any land,
So as it doth upon its nobles stand.