Versos English John Gregory Riches

English poem

Riches

by (1607–1646)

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Think not, O man! that thou art truly great, Because thou hast, perhaps, a large estate, Or may'st the greatest earthly honours bear, For too—too many thus mistaken are; But let your virtuous actions daily prove, You truly merit universal love. Greatness alone in virtue's understood, None's truly great but he who's truly good.