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The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.
