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He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
 Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
 Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.  
 Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
 Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. 
If you must flie, flie well.
If you must flie, flie well.
 A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
 Its loveliness increases; it will never
  Pass into nothingness; read more 
 A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
 Its loveliness increases; it will never
  Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
   A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
    Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. 
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
 I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that 
throwes me.  
 I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that 
throwes me. 
Fooles give to please all but their owne.
Fooles give to please all but their owne.