Beside the gateway that has only just allowed the fabled El Dorado, the
Gilded One, to pass through are two mortals who have come close to the
land of their desires, but only to find the door shut and slaves beside
it barring the way. Their strength is expended, their courage gone in
the long race for material things. The panels of this fountain tell us
in satirical language something we can profitably think over and realize
if we will.

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The Ethical Side of the Court of the Universe



After man has created the great "Isthmian Way," it is well to think on
his fine ethical standards.

Read on the triumphal arches these quotations on truth, honor, justice,
wisdom:

(Spain)

"Truth, witness of the past, counsellor of the present, guide of the
future." (Cervantes in Don Quixote.) East side of Arch of the Setting
Sun.

(China)

"They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it." (Confucius
from the Confucian Analects translated by James Legge.) West side of the