Here is a fine field for talent.

Here is a fine field for talent.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

None is offended but by himselfe.

None is offended but by himselfe.

Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.

Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.

A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

There rose no day, there roll'd no hour
Of pleasure unembitter'd;
And not a trapping deck'd my read more

There rose no day, there roll'd no hour
Of pleasure unembitter'd;
And not a trapping deck'd my power,
That gall'd not while it glitter'd.

We cannot come to honour under Coverlet.

We cannot come to honour under Coverlet.