...cause him to ignore or deny the darker side of life but allows him, rather, to see beyond it: [Nature] can so inform The mind that is within us, so impress...With lofty thoughts, that neither evil tongues, Rash judgements, nor the sneers of selfish men, Nor greetings where no kindness is, nor all The dreary intercourse...

...privilege. Through all the years of this our life, to lead From joy to joy : for she can so inform The heart that is within us, so impress With quietness and beauty,...selfish men, Nor greetings where no kindness is, nor all The dreary intercourse of daily life, Shall e'er prevail against us, or disturb Our cheerful faith,...