“False world, thou ly'st: thou canst not lend The least delight: Thy favours cannot gain a friend, They are so slight.”
Quote by Francis Quarles
Work
Emblems divine and moral, together with Hieroglyphics of the life of man
This book is a compilation of emblems and hieroglyphs that delve into various moral and divine concepts, offering insights into the human condition and spiritual beliefs. more
Author
Francis Quarles
Francis Quarles, a renowned English poet, was born on May 8, 1592, and died on September 8, 1644. His poetry focused on religious and moral themes, deeply influenced by Puritan thought. more
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“Take heed thou trust not the deceitful lap Of wanton Dalilah; the world's a trap.”
Source: Emblems, divine and moral, with a sketch of the life and times of the author
“The grave is sooner cloy'd than men's desire.”
Source: Emblems, Divine and Moral: The School of the Heart ; And, Hieroglyphics of the Life of Man
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“A lamb appears a lion, and we fear Each bush we see's a bear.”
Source: Emblems divine and moral: together with hieroglyphics of the life of man
“Shine Son of glory, and my sinnes are goneLike twinkling Starres before the rising Sunne.”
“Even such is man, whose glory lendsHis life a blaze or two, and ends.”
Source: The Complete Works in Prose and Verse of Francis Quarles