The Quiet Life

The Quiet Life

By Alexander Pope

Blest, who can unconcern'dly find

    Hours, days and years slide soft away

In health of body , peace of mind,

                          Quiet by day,

Sound sleep by night; study and ease

    Together mix'd sweet recreation

And innocence, which most does please

　                    With meditation

这种人真可算是有福气,

    能漫不经心看时光流逝;

身体既健康,心情又安谧,

                      白天里闲适,

黑夜里酣睡;研习和游憩

    交叉在一起;愉快的消遣

纯真的本性,这伴着沉思

　　              最使人心欢。