It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more

It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.

The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.

The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a read more

That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a feather of his own,
Wherewith he wont to soar so high.

Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!

Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!

Don't long for the unripe grape.

Don't long for the unripe grape.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh,
it is a tree of life.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh,
it is a tree of life.

The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.

The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.