Of all the tyrants that the world affords,
Our own affections are the fiercest lords.
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1560–1640 Scotland
William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling (c. 1567 in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire – 12 February 1640) was a Scottish poet.
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Also known as: Alexander, William
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To love and be beloved, this is the good,
Which for most sovereign all the world will prove.
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Of all things that are feared, the least is death.
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That fatal sergeant, Death, spares no degree.
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Despair and confidence both banish fear.
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The white sail of his soul has rounded
The promontory—death.
That generous plainness proves the better way.
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His birthright sold, some pottage so to gain.
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Pride hated stands, and doth unpitied fall.
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That queen of nations, absolutely great.
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What thing so good which not some harm may bring?
Even to be happy is a dangerous thing.
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Vile avarice and pride, from Heaven accurst,
In all are ill, but in a church-man worst.
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Although my hap be hard, my heart is high.
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Times daily change and we likewise in them;
Things out of sight do straight forgotten die.
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The world's chief idol, nurse of fretting cares,
Dumb trafficker, yet understood o'er all.
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Lo, one who loved true honour more than fame,
A real goodness, not a studied name.
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Death is the port where all may refuge find,
The end of labour, entry unto rest.
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Though I was long in coming to the light,
Yet may I mount to fortune's highest height.
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Words but direct, example must allure.
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I sing the sabbath of eternal rest.
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