Theocritus
Theocritus
wings sides gone
Reflect, ere you spurn me, that youth at his sides Wears wings; and once gone, all pursuit he derides.
godly wicked wells
The godly seed fares well: the wicked's is accurst.
beauty prejudice delightful
Beauty is a delightful prejudice.
friendship grace may
Verily, great grace may go with a little gift; and precious are all things that come from friends.
beauty ivory evil
Beauty is an evil in an ivory setting.
kindness littles may
Even a little gift may be vast with loving kindness.