It is the hour of fate, And they who follow me reach every state Mortals desire, and conquer every foe Save death; but those who doubt or hesitate, Condemned to failure, penury and woe, Seek me in vain and uselessly implore.
Hoar reflects on the consequences of doubt and hesitation in the pursuit of one's goals.
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