He therefore was at strenuous pains
To atrophy his puny brains
And registered success in this
Beyond the dreams of avarice
Till when he had at last become
Blind, paralytic, deaf and dumb
Insensible and cretinous
He was admitted ONE OF US.
Source: The Statesman.
-- Hilaire Belloc, (Jul 27 1870-1953), English writer, poet; He was one of the most versatile English writers noted for his light verse, witty children's poetry.