William Somervile quotes

For the next inn he spurs amain, In haste alights, and skuds away, But time and tide for no man stay. (William Somervile)
The bird That glads the night had cheer'd the listening groves with sweet complainings. View quote
William Somervile
Hail, gentle Dawn! mild blushing goddess, hail! Rejoic'd I see thy purple mantle spread O'er half the skies, gems pave thy radiant way, And orient pearls from ev'ry shrub depend. View quote
William Somervile
Prostrate on earth the bleeding warrior lies, And Isr'el's beauty on the mountains dies. How are the mighty fallen! Hush'd be my sorrow, gently fall my tears, Lest my sad tale should reach the alien's ears: Bid Fame be dumb, and tremble to proclaim In heathen Gath, or Ascalon, our shame Lest proud Philistia, lest our haughty foe, With impious scorn insult our solemn woe. View quote
William Somervile
Fortune is like a widow won, And truckles to the bold alone. View quote
William Somervile
Whate'er of earth is form'd, to earth returns, * * * * The soul Of man alone, that particle divine, Escapes the wreck of worlds, when all things fail. View quote
William Somervile
My hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the chase, the sport of kings. View quote
William Somervile
He taught them how to live and how to die. View quote
William Somervile
Hail, blooming Youth! May all your virtues with your years improve, Till in consummate worth you shine the pride Of these our days, and succeeding times A bright example. View quote
William Somervile