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Edmund Spenser

b: London, England., 0, 1552

d: London, England., Jan 13, 1599

English. Poet. Developed Spenserian stanza used in allegorical epic The Faerie Queen, 1596.

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A bold bad man.

A gentle knight was pricking on the plaine.

A stern discipline pervades all nature, which is a little cruel that it may be very kind.

Although the last, not least.

And all for love, and nothing for reward.

And he that strives to touch the stars, Oft stumbles at a straw.

Anger manages everything badly.

Each goodly thing is hardest to begin.

Entire affection hateth nicer hands.

Fierce wars and faithful loves shall moralize my song.

Fresh spring the herald of love's mighty king.

Gather the rose of love whilst yet is time.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Gold all is not that doth golden seem.

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

O happy earth, Whereon thy innocent feet doe ever tread!

Sleep after toil, port after stormy seas, Ease after war, death after life does greatly please.