He nothing common did or mean; Upon that memorable scene, But with his keener eye; The axe's edge did try.
More Quotes from Andrew Marvell:
AmetasThink'st Thou that this Love can stand,
Whilst Thou still dost say me nay?
Andrew Marvell
Ye country comets, that portend No war, nor prince's funeral, Shining unto no higher end Than to presage the grasses fall....
Andrew Marvell
Enough; and leave the rest to Fame!
Andrew Marvell
When we have run our passions' heat,
Love hither makes his best retreat:
The gods, that mortal beauty chase,
Still in a tree did end their race;
Apollo hunted Daphne so
Only that she might laurel grow;
And Pan did after Syrinx speed
Not as a nymph, but for a reed.
Andrew Marvell
Now then love me: time may take
Thee before thy time away:
Of this Need wee'l Virtue make,
And learn Love before we may.
Andrew Marvell
But all resistance against her is vain Who has the advantage both of Eyes and Voice. And all my forces needs must be undone, She having gained both the Wind and Sun.
Andrew Marvell
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