David Mallet
David Mallet
fortune hath ill knew known
Who hath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.
hero despair prove
What proves the hero truly great,Is never, never to despair.
moon owl scream
The wailing owl screams solitary to the mournful moon.....
strong events virtue
True valor, on virtue founded strong, meets all events alike.
fear support soul
Uncertainty! fell demon of our fears! The human soul that can support despair, supports not thee.
people inspire noble
A sovereign's great example forms a people; the public breast is noble or vile as he inspires it.
honesty brave deeds
I courted fame but as a spur to brave and honest deeds; who despises fame will soon renounce the virtues that deserve it.
humble heaven enough
O grant me, Heaven, a middle state, Neither too humble nor too great; More than enough, for nature's ends, With something left to treat my friends.
patience gratitude sweet
Affliction is the wholesome soil of virtue, where patience, honor, sweet humility, and calm fortitude, take root and strongly flourish.