William Alexander
14 quotes
"Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring."
"The weaker sex, to piety more prone"
"Although my hap be hard, my heart is high."
"I sing the sabbath of eternal rest."
"When policy puts on religious cloak."
"Of all things that are feared, the least is death."
"Pride hated stands, and doth unpitied fall."
"His birthright sold, some pottage so to gain."
"That queen of nations, absolutely great."
"That generous plainness proves the better way."
"Words but direct, example must allure."
"That fatal sergeant, Death, spares no degree."
"Despair and confidence both banish fear."
"Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring."