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.
fear support soul
Uncertainty! fell demon of our fears! The human soul that can support despair, supports not thee.
moon owl scream
The wailing owl screams solitary to the mournful moon.....
hero despair prove
What proves the hero truly great,Is never, never to despair.