How happy is he born and taught
That serveth not another’s will;
Whose armor is his honest thought,
And simple truth his only skill!
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This man is freed from servile bands
Of hope to rise or fear to fall;
Lord of himself though not of lands;
How happy is he born and taught
That serveth not another’s will;
Whose armor is his honest thought,
And simple truth his only skill!
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This man is freed from servile bands
Of hope to rise or fear to fall;
Lord of himself though not of lands;