Fear, guilt, despair, and moon-struck frenzy rush On volunt… - Elijah Fenton

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Fear, guilt, despair, and moon-struck frenzy rush
On voluntary death: the wise and brave,
When the fierce storms of fortune round 'em roar,
Combat the billows with redoubled force:
Then, if they perish ere the port is gained,
They sink with decent pride; and from the deep
Honour retrieves them, bright as rising stars.

Elijah Fenton

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Elijah Fenton (20 May 1683 – 16 July 1730) was an English poet, biographer and translator.

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