David Mallet
David Mallet
fortune hath ill knew known
Who hath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.
humble heaven enough
O grant me, Heaven, a middle state, Neither too humble nor too great; More than enough, for nature's ends, With something left to treat my friends.
honesty brave deeds
I courted fame but as a spur to brave and honest deeds; who despises fame will soon renounce the virtues that deserve it.
people inspire noble
A sovereign's great example forms a people; the public breast is noble or vile as he inspires it.
moon owl scream
The wailing owl screams solitary to the mournful moon.....