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Rh Of households that correctly estimate,

Ever a beauteous child is born of Fate.

But ancient Arrogance delights to generate

Arrogance, young and strong mid mortals' sorrow,

Or now, or then, when comes the appointed morrow.

And she bears young Satiety;

And, fiend with whom nor fight nor war can be,

Unholy Daring—twin black Curses

Within the household, children like their nurses.

But Justice shines in smoke-grimed habitations,

And honors the well-omened life;

While,—gold-besprinkled stations

Where the hands' filth is rife,