Matthew Prior

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.

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.

When people once are in the wrong,
Each line they add is much too long;
Who fastest read more

When people once are in the wrong,
Each line they add is much too long;
Who fastest walks, but walks astray,
Is only furthest from his way.

At night astronomers agree.

At night astronomers agree.

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

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