The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more

The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.

Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.

Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

Water trotted is as good as oates.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

The bowl dispels corroding cares.

The bowl dispels corroding cares.

The resolved minde hath no cares.

The resolved minde hath no cares.

A people without history is like the wind on the buffalo grass.

A people without history is like the wind on the buffalo grass.

Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.

Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.