William Davenant (D'Avenant) Quotes

To be rich be diligent; move on Like heav'ns great movers that enrich the earth; Whose moment's sloth would show the world undone; And make the spring straight bury all her birth. Rich are the diligent who can command Time--nature's stock.

William Davenant

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• Earth
• Moving
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• Sloth

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  • World
  • Earth
  • Moving