But on and up, where Nature’s heart

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Tragedy of the Lac de Gaube. Stanza 2..

English (original)

But on and up, where Nature’s heart Beats strong amid the hills.

— Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

A man’s best things are nearest him, Lie close about his feet.

The hills of manhood wear a noble face When seen from far; The mist of light from which they take their grace Hides what they are.

Great thoughts, great feelings came to them, Like instincts, unawares.

The beating of my own heart Was all the sound I heard.

Oh glory, that we wrestle So valiantly with Time!

I wandered by the brookside, I wandered by the mill; I could not hear the brook flow, The noisy wheel was still.