I dare not ask a kiss; I dare not beg a smile; Lest having that or this, I might grow proud the while. No, no, the utmost share Of my desire shall be Only to kiss that air, That lately kissed thee.
Robert Herrick
Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt. Nothing's so hard but search will find it out.
Robert Herrick
Conquer we shall, but, we must first contend! It's not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
Robert Herrick
It is the will that makes the action good or ill.
Robert Herrick
If a little labor, little are our gains. Man's fortunes are according to his pains.
Robert Herrick
It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.