Or hast thou known the world so long in vain?
Honor is but an empty bubble.
Fattened in vice, so callous and so gross, he sins and sees not, senseless of his loss.
Desire of greatness is a godlike sin.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong; but they ne'er pardon who have done wrong.
Our vows are heard betimes! and Heaven takes care To grant, before we can conclude the prayer: Preventing angels met it half the way, And sent us back to praise, who came to pray.