To reign is worth ambition though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heav'n

The childhood shows the man As morning shows the day. Be famous then By wisdom; as thy empire must extend, So let extend thy mind o'er all the world.

Such joy ambition finds.

If at great things thou would'st arrive, Get riches first, get wealth, and treasure heap, Not difficult, if thou hearken to me; Riches are mine, fortune is in my hand, They whom I favor thrive in wealth amain, While virtue, valor, wisdom, sit in want.

Here we may reign secure, and in my choice To reign is worth ambition though in hell: Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven