Matthew Prior

The end must justify the means.

The end must justify the means.

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.

Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.

Thy sum of duty let two words contain,
(O may they graven in thy heart remain!)
Be read more

Thy sum of duty let two words contain,
(O may they graven in thy heart remain!)
Be humble and be just.

Or have you mark'd a partridge quake,
Viewing the towering falcon nigh?
She cuddles low behind the read more

Or have you mark'd a partridge quake,
Viewing the towering falcon nigh?
She cuddles low behind the brake:
Nor would she stay; nor dares she fly.