Such is our pride, our folly, or our fate, That few, but such as cannot write, translate.
The man who first abused his fellows with swear-words instead of bashing their brains out with a club should be counted among those who laid the foun… - John Denham
The man who first abused his fellows with swear-words instead of bashing their brains out with a club should be counted among those who laid the foun…
- John Denham
Youth, what man's age is like to be, doth show; We may our ends by our beginnings know. - John Denham
Youth, what man's age is like to be, doth show; We may our ends by our beginnings know.
Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year. - John Denham
Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.
When any great design thou dost intend, Think on the means, the manner, and the end. - John Denham
When any great design thou dost intend, Think on the means, the manner, and the end.
Poetry is of so subtle a spirit, that in the pouring out of one language into another it will evaporate. - John Denham
Poetry is of so subtle a spirit, that in the pouring out of one language into another it will evaporate.
Uncertain ways unsafest are, and doubt a greater mischief than despair. - John Denham
Uncertain ways unsafest are, and doubt a greater mischief than despair.
Such is our pride, our folly, or our fate, That few, but such as cannot write, translate. - John Denham
Who fears not to do ill fears the name, And free from conscience, is a slave to fame. - John Denham
Who fears not to do ill fears the name, And free from conscience, is a slave to fame.
Learn to live well, that thou may'st die so too; To live and die is all we have to do. - John Denham
Learn to live well, that thou may'st die so too; To live and die is all we have to do.
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