爱德华•戴尔爵士（Sir Edward Dyer， 1543-1607）是位生活在16世纪英国的诗人，他出入于英国宫廷之中，但因不喜-奉承或逢迎，而不见容于官府，却在山野林泉间找到了自己的快乐。
戴尔充满古韵的诗是这样写的：
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.
