I Had Not To This

Detraction's A Bold Monster, And Fears Not To Wound The Fame Of Princes, If It Find But Any Blemish In Their Lives To Work On.

Malice Scorned, Puts Out Itself; But Argued, Give A Kind Of Credit To A False Accusation.

Thou Art Figured Blind, And Yet We Borrow Our Best Sight From Thee.

Black Detraction Will Find Faults Where They Are Not.

True Dignity Is Never Gained By Place, And Never Lost When Honors Are Withdrawn.