He who takes his full drive

Along the Road of Life

With its flash Milestones,

And there finds his ease

And enjoyment, is exposed

To so many contingencies:

Union brings on separation;

Success leads to overthrow;

Sharp corners call forth

The use of the file; honour

Provokes critical remarks;

Active exertion makes failure;

Wisdom is fraught with plots;

Inferiority promises defiance,

And so forth, and back and forth,

And back and forth.

Where is the possibility

Of further continuance

In any of these conditions?

Remember this, my friend,

While you're driving in full

Along the Road of Life

With its flash Milestones.