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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.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
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.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
He that owes nothing, if he makes not mouthes at us, is
courteous.
He that owes nothing, if he makes not mouthes at us, is
courteous.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.