Nicholas Grimald

Nicholas Grimald (or Grimoald; 1519–1562) was an English poet and dramatist.

Quotes

• What one art thou, thus in torn weed yclad?
  'Virtue, in price whom ancient sages had.'
  Why poorly rayed? 'For fading goods past care.'
  Why double-faced? 'I mark each fortune's fare.'
  This bridle, what? 'Mind's rages to restrain.'
  Tools why bear you? 'I love to take great pain.'
  Why wings? 'I teach above the stars to fly.'
  Why tread you death? 'I only cannot die.'
  • "Description of Virtue", in Tottel's Miscellany (1557)