Build for yourself a strong box.

Build each part with care;

When it strong as your hand can make it,

Put all your troubles there.

Hide there all thought of your failures.

And each pain that you take;

Lock all your heartaches in it,

Then sit on the lid (盖子) and laugh

Tell no one else what's inside,

Never share its secrets;

When you've dropped in your care and worry,

Keep them for ever there.

Hide them from sight（视野） so completely

That the world will never dream half;

Cover the strong box safely,

Then sit on the lid and laugh.