The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.

how wearisom Eternity so spent in worship paid To whom we hate. Let us not then pursue By force impossible, by leave obtain'd Unacceptable, though in Heav'n, our state Of splendid vassalage, but rather seek Our own good from our selves, and from our own Live to our selves, though in this vast recess, Free, and to none accountable, preferring Hard liberty before the easie yoke Of servile Pomp

Beholding the bright countenance of truth in the quiet and still air of delightful studies.

Look homeward, Angel, now, and melt with ruth.

But see! theVirgin blessed Hath laid her Babe to rest. Time is our tedious song should here have ending.

Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind.

Innumerable as the stars of night, Or stars of morning, dewdrops which the sun Impearls on every leaf and every flower.