1. Seek the beautiful and act for its goodness,
And do not presume the king will reward it.

2. For that is up to him - if he wills, his kingdom
Is great, otherwise, the pigeons are our prize.

3. You were a fiery youth in your prime,
Now turned into an old woman blamed for frailty.

4. For what you desire of the station of approval
Is easy compared to what you fear of vileness.