Hearing often-times
The still, sad music of humanity,
Nor harsh nor grating, though of ample power
To chasten and subdue.
Source: Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey.
-- William Wordsworth, (Apr 7 1770-1850), English poet; His Lyrical Ballads, 1798 are noted for their worship of nature and humanitarianism; poet laureate, 1843-50.