Quotes from The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro — John Ogilby
1600–1676 Scotland
65 quotes
Whilst a Soul supports this mortal Frame,
I never shall forget Eliza's name.
Begin, sweet Babe, with smiles thy Mother know.
I feel the Sparks of my old Flame revive.
Vanquisht men's safety is to hope for none.
What dares not impious man for cursed Gold!
Thus every one pursue their own delights.
Now fields are green, and trees bear silver buds.
Singing let's go, the way shall better please.
A horrid Monster, huge, deform'd, and blind.
Having drown'd her sparkling Eyes in tears.
Taught by my Woes, to succour the distrest.
The Gods most pleasure in od numbers take.
Ambush'd in grass, a deadly Serpent lyes.
If I may great things compare with Small.
May you live happy, you whose Woes are done.
Stern Fates, to Fates more cruel, us constrain.
I'le delight in Vales, near pleasant Floods,
And unrenown'd, haunt Rivers, Hills and Woods.
Such strength hath Custome in each tender Soul.
Arcadians both, in youth both flourishing,
Both match'd to sing, to answer both prepar'd.
This, think'st thou Dust intomb'd, or Ghosts regard?
Attribution
Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: John Ogilby (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.