And the more I see Pleasures about me, so much more I feel Torment within me.
Hope elevates, and joy Brightens his crest.
Then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A Paradise within thee, happier far.
Farewell Hope, and with Hope farewell Fear
Where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes, That comes to all.
The never-ending flight Of future days.
Must I thus leave thee, Paradise?-thus leave Thee, native soil, these happy walks and shades?
Which, if not victory, is yet revenge.
With ruin upon ruin, rout on rout, Confusion worse confounded.
Flowers of all hue, and without thorn the rose.