'They, having eaten the fresh honey, grow

Drunk with divine enthusiasm, and utter

With earnest willingness the truth they know;

But if deprived of that sweet food, they mutter

All plausible delusions;—these to you

I give;—if you inquire, they will not stutter;

Delight your own soul with them:—any man

You would instruct may profit if he can.

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