Vile base words though flung at me
utterance will never affect my dignity.
Inside my spirit guarded from harm
unaffected by any other's charm
though perhaps lacking praises sung
or be it unheralded by anyone
if but that lone intrinsic voice can sing
with dignity intact I crown me king

H.i Chesebit

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/who-wears-this-crown/