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Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.
My sun has not yet set for ever.
My sun has not yet set for ever.