FRAGMENTS OF A LOST GNOSTIC POEM OF THE 12TH CENTURY

Found a family, build a state,
The pledged event is still the same;
Matter in end will never abate
His ancient brutal claim.

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Indolence is heaven's ally here,
And energy the child of hell:
The Good Man pouring from his pitcher clear,
But brims the poisoned well.


Herman Melville