He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).

He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).

The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.

The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

The faulty stands on his guard.

The faulty stands on his guard.

Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.

Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.

In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.