The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Every man has his price.

Every man has his price.

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

When God will, no winde but brings raine.

When God will, no winde but brings raine.

Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.

Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.

The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]

The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.