We have not wings, we cannot soar,
But we have feet to scale and climb
By slow read more

We have not wings, we cannot soar,
But we have feet to scale and climb
By slow degrees, by more and more,
The cloudy summits of our time.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]

Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.

Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.

What! upon compulsion? No!

What! upon compulsion? No!