You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.

You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.

How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!

Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!

Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.

Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.

Men would be angels, angels would be gods.

Men would be angels, angels would be gods.

God made not pleasures for the rich alone.

God made not pleasures for the rich alone.