Such is our pride, our folly, or our fate,
That few, but such as cannot write, translate. ('To Richard Fanshaw' 1648)
Sir John Denham quote Actions of the last age are like almanacs of the last year.
Sir John Denham quote Learn to live well, that thou may'st die so too;
To live and die is all we have to do.
Sir John Denham quote Darkness our guide, Despair our leader was.
Sir John Denham quote Uncertain ways unsafest are,
And doubt a greater mischief than despair.
Sir John Denham quote Whatsoever is worthy of their love is worth their anger.
Sir John Denham quote Who fears not to do ill fears the name,
And free from conscience, is a slave to fame.
Sir John Denham quote From Egypt arts their progress made to Greece, wrapped in the fable of the golden fleece.
Sir John Denham quote Biography
English poet, 1615-69
