Much matter decocted into few words.

Much matter decocted into few words.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.

Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.

States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.

States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.

Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.

Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.

Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.