 He tamed, who foolishly aspires ; While to the measure of his might Each fashions his desires. All kinds, and creatures, stand and fall By strength of prowess or of wit : 'Tis God's appointment who must sway, And who is to submit. Since, then, the rule...  The Waverley Novels - Seite 30von Walter Scott - 1860Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Alexander Whitelaw - 1833 - 448 Seiten
...All freaklshness of mind is checked ; He tamed, who foolishly aspires; While to the measure of his might Each fashions his desires. "All kinds, and creatures, stand and fall By strength of prowess or of wit : Tls God's appointment who must sway And who is to submit. "• Since, then, the rule of right is... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1834 - 562 Seiten
...tamed who foolishly aspires, , While to the measure of his might, Each fashions his desires. i•' All kinds and creatures stand and fall By strength...must sway, And who is to submit. " Since then," said Robin, " right is plain, And longest life is but a day, To have my cuds, maintain my rights, I'll take... | |
 | Robert Charles Sands - 1834 - 446 Seiten
...appear. YAMOYDEN, A TALE OF THE WARS OF KING PHILIP. IN SIX CANTOS. " All kinds, all creatures stand or fall By strength of prowess or of wit : 'Tis God's appointment, who shall sway, And who is to submit. — Say then that he was wise as brave, As wise in thought as bold... | |
 | Alexander Whitelaw - 1835 - 460 Seiten
..."All freakishness of mind is checked ; He tamed, who foolishly aspires; While to the measure of his might Each fashions, his desires. "All kinds, and...who must sway And who is to submit. " Since, then, the rule of right is plain, And longest life is but a day ; To have my ends, maintain my rights, 111... | |
 | 1840 - 350 Seiten
...lose Distinctions that are plain and few. These find 1 graven on my heart, That teils me what to do. All kinds and creatures stand and fall By strength...appointment who must sway, And who is to submit. Since, says the chief, my right is plain, And longest life is but a day, To have my ends, maintain my rights,... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1843 - 710 Seiten
...' And freakishness of mind is check'd, He tamed who foolishly aspires, While to the measure of his might Each fashions his desires. " All kinds and creatures...must sway. And who is to submit • Since then," said Robin, " right is plainf And longest life is but a day, To have my ends, maintain my right*, I'll take... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1843 - 728 Seiten
...- And frcakishness of mind is check'd. He tamed who foolishly aspires, While to the measure of his might Each fashions his desires. ' All kinds and creatures stand and fall By strength of prowess or of wit ; 'Tie God's appointment who must sway, And who is to submit. " Siuce then," said Robin, " right is... | |
 | William Wordsworth - 1845 - 660 Seiten
...All freakishness of mind is checked ; He tamed, who foolishly aspires ; While to the measure of his might Each fashions his desires. All kinds, and creatures,...who must sway, And who is to submit. Since, then, the rule of right is plain, And longest life is but a day ; To have my ends, maintain my rights, I... | |
 | William Wordsworth - 1845 - 688 Seiten
...; He tamed, who foolishly aspires ; While to the measure of his might Each fashions his desires. AH kinds, and creatures, stand and fall By strength of prowess or of wit : 'Tie God's appointment who must sway, And who is to submit. Since, then, the rule of right is plain,... | |
 | William Wordsworth - 1849 - 668 Seiten
...All freakishness of mind is checked ; He tamed, who foolishly aspires ; While to the measure of his might Each fashions his desires. All kinds, and creatures,...prowess or of wit : 'Tis God's appointment who must swmv, And who is to submit. Since, then, the rule of right is plain, And longest life is but a day... | |
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