America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.
"Unthread the bold eye of rebellion, And welcome home again discarded faith."
"They do not love that do not show their love."
"If she be made of white and red, Her faults will ne'er be known, For blushing cheeks by faults are bred, And fears by pale white shown: Then if she fear or be to blame, By this you shall not know, For still her cheeks possess the same, Which native s."
"Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."
"Seriousness is the last refuge of the shallow."