Quote#God & Faith
On high Backs mounted of the swelling Flood
Quote byJohn Ogilby · 1600–1676
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Virgil's Æneis.
English (original)
On high Backs mounted of the swelling Flood, At Heaven we tilt, then suddenly we fell, Watry Foundations sinking low as Hell.
— John Ogilby
More from John Ogilby
Great things to compare with Small.
Sweet Youth, in Colour no such trust repose.
The hope of my poor Flock.
Fliest thou me? Now by these Tears, by this Right hand I thee (Who now unfortunate can boast no more) By our late Vows, our Nuptial Rites implore; If e're I did oblige, if ever please, Take pitie on a falling House; And these
Britany, from all the World disjoyn'd.
Now fields are green, and trees bear silver buds.