Iris all hues, roses, and jessamine Reared high their flourished heads between, and wrought Mosaic; underfoot the violet, Crocus, and hyacinth with rich inlay Broidered the ground, more coloured than with stone Of costliest emblem: other creature here Beast, bird, insect, or worm durst enter none; Such was their awe of man.
John MiltonHim that yon soars on golden wing, guiding the fiery-wheelèd throne, the Cherub Contemplation.
John MiltonI on the other side Us'd no ambition to commend my deeds; The deeds themselves, though mute, spoke loud the doer.
John Milton