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.

Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more

Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

He who spares the wicked injures the good.

He who spares the wicked injures the good.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]

I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]

How can man die better,
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of this fathers
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How can man die better,
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of this fathers
And the temples of his gods?