愛德華•戴爾爵士(Sir Edward Dyer, 1543-1607)是位生活在16世紀英國的詩人,他出入於英國宮廷之中,但因不喜奉承或逢迎,而不見容於官府,卻在山野林泉間找到了自己的快樂。
戴爾充滿古韻的詩是這樣寫的:
My Mind to Me a Kingdom Is (fifth stanza) By Sir Edward Dyer
Some have too much, yet still do crave; I little have, and seek no more. They are but poor, though much they have, And I am rich with little store. They poor, I rich; they beg, I give; They lack, I lend; they pine, I live.