Who combats bravely is not therefore brave, He dreads a death-bed like the meanest slave: Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise,- His pride in reasoning, not in acting lies.
Fickle Fortune reigns, and, undiscerning, scatters crowns and chains.
Mankind is unamendable.
Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
No louder shrieks to pitying heaven are cast, When husbands or lap-dogs breathe their last.
And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.