O fleeting joys Of Paradise, dear bought with lasting woes!

But God himself is truth; in propagating which, as men display a greater integrity and zeal, they approach nearer to the similitude of God, and possess a greater portion of his love.

Yet beauty, though injurious, hath strange power, After offence returning, to regain Love once possess'd.

More safe I sing with mortal voice, unchang'd To hoarse or mute, though fall'n on evil days, On evil days though fall'n, and evil tongues.

Lords are lordliest in their wine.

Just deeds are the best answer to injurious words.

The great Emathian conqueror bid spare The house of Pindarus, when temple and tower Went to the ground.