Mariana in the moated grange.

Mariana in the moated grange.

They have learnt life's lessons.

They have learnt life's lessons.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.

It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.

Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked read more

Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.

One stroke fells not an oke.

One stroke fells not an oke.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate read more

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

If any would not work, neither shall he eat.

If any would not work, neither shall he eat.