And new Philosophy calls all in doubt, the element of fire is quite put out; the Sun is lost, and the earth, and no mans wit can well direct him where to look for it. John Donne calldirectdoubt Change image and share on social
As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no. John Donne breathfriendman Change image and share on social
Busy old fool, unruly Sun, why dost thou thus through windows and through curtains call on us? Must to thy motions lovers seasons run? John Donne busycallcurtain Change image and share on social
When one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language. John Donne bookchapterlanguage Change image and share on social
Art is the most passionate orgy within man's grasp. John Donne artgraspman Change image and share on social
God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice. John Donne ageemploygod Change image and share on social
Nature's great masterpiece, an elephant; the only harmless great thing. John Donne elephantgreatharmless Change image and share on social
I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whining poetry. John Donne foollovepoetry Change image and share on social
Humiliation is the beginning of sanctification. John Donne beginhumiliationsanctification Change image and share on social