On this prime science, as the final end
Of all her discipline, and nurturing care,
Her eye PAEDÎA fixing aye shall bend
Her every thought and effort to prepare
Her tender pupils for the various war,
Which  and  shall upon them wage,
As on the perilous march of life they fare
With prudent lore fore-arming every age
Gain'st  treacherous joys, and  embattled rage.