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Much matter decocted into few words.
Much matter decocted into few words.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
Let each man have according to his deserts.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
 To persevere
 In obstinate condolement is a course
  Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.  
 To persevere
 In obstinate condolement is a course
  Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief. 
Apollo does not always bend his bow.
Apollo does not always bend his bow.
 Variety's the very spice of life,
 That gives it all its flavour.  
 Variety's the very spice of life,
 That gives it all its flavour. 
 Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings 
with joy.  
 Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings 
with joy.