James Wood, comp. Dictionary of Quotations. 1899.
Denham
Poesy is of so subtle a spirit, that in pouring out of one language into another it will evaporate.
Search not to find what lies too deeply hid; / Nor to know things whose knowledge is forbid.
The reputation of virtuous actions past, if not kept up with an access and fresh supply of new ones, is lost and soon forgotten.
Though gentle, yet not dull, / Strong without rage, without o’erflowing, full.
We are ne’er like angels till our passion dies.
What is new finds better acceptance than what is good or great.