And from the terror of his countenance, who durst not behold him, that was yet so fair, and lovely to look upon, had not his great transgression chang'd him.
Paradise Lost
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"He who would not be frustrate of his hope to write well hereafter in laudable things, ought himself to be a true poem; that is, a composition and pattern of the best and honorablest things."
Controversial"For what is life, but the quintessence of pleasure, if we be not in a perpetual motion of enjoyment?"
Humorous"He who reigns within himself, and rules passions, desires, and fears, is more than a king."
Strange & Unusual"Hence, loathed Melancholy, Of Cerberus and blackest midnight born, In Stygian cave forlorn 'Mongst horrid shapes, and shrieks, and sights unholy!"
Humorous"Yet more there be, who doubt him or deride, And think, that all this world was made for show."
Strange & Unusual