Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.

He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.

The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.

The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.

Every man can master a grief but he that has it.

Every man can master a grief but he that has it.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

Fear not the future, weep not for the past.

Fear not the future, weep not for the past.

My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with read more

My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with service.