KNOW, BUT DON’T TELL SO: a sonnet

KNOW, BUT DON’T TELL SO: a sonnet


I came across this wonderful advice:
“Work hard and learn all that there is to know.
But never develop this useless vice
Of telling others you are learned so.”

All men, women want to think they know more.
Deny not others innocent pleasure.
If dreams of riches make the poor secure,
Let them dream of their assets at leisure.

Wisdom often lies in following this:
“Know more than others if you ever can.
Earn enough to fulfill what you do wish,
But look at riches rather with disdain.”

A mind that is ever tranquil, at peace,
Will be in final moments quite at ease.


M C Gupta
5 May 2009