For want of me the world's course will not fail;
When all its work is done, the lie shall rot;
The truth is great, and shall prevail,
When none cares whether it prevail or not.
Source: The Unknown Eros, Bk i. 12, `Magna est Veritas'
-- Coventry Patmore, (Jul 23 1823-1896), English poet, critic; His works include The Angel in the House and The Unknown Eros.