Whence Glory?

Though I attain great learning And many tongues can speak, I’ve mastered all philosophies And still new concepts seek… Though I, a first class artist Get all the world’s acclaim; I craft the greatest sculptures, Each painting brings me fame… Though a king or ruler Have pow’r ne’er known before; My word is law, my strength supreme, Extolled the whole world o’er… Though I, a scientist renowned Can mankind’s force expand; By touching one small button Can reconstruct the land…...