Sir John Denham

O, could I flow like thee! and make thy stream
My great example, as it is my theme;
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O, could I flow like thee! and make thy stream
My great example, as it is my theme;
Though deep yet clear, though gentle yet not dull;
Strong without rage, without o'erflowing full.

Night was our friend, our leader was Despair.

Night was our friend, our leader was Despair.

You prove but too clearly that seeking to know
Is too frequently learning to doubt.
[Fr., Vous read more

You prove but too clearly that seeking to know
Is too frequently learning to doubt.
[Fr., Vous ne prouvez que trop que chercher a connaitre
N'est souvent qu' apprendre a douter.]

I kept on digging the hole deeper and deeper looking for the
treasure chest until I finally lifted my read more

I kept on digging the hole deeper and deeper looking for the
treasure chest until I finally lifted my head, looked up and
realized that I had dug my own grave.

Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.

Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.