graved

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Once in Persia reigned a king Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise Which, if held before his eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for every change and chance.

From Poems Teachers Ask For, Book Two by Various

Full in the passage of each spacious gate, The sage historians in white garments wait; Graved o'er their seats the form of Time was found, His scythe reversed, and both his pinions bound.

From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 by Gilfillan, George

The little green lizard on Solomon’s wall Heard what the King said to one alone, Secrets that only the Djinns may recall, Graved on the Sacred, Ineffable Stone.

From In the Days of the Guild by Lamprey, Louise

“With subtle thought the brute has brought    On me this grievous risk; Which I ne’er had seen had he not been    Graved on my buckler’s disc.”

From King Diderik and the fight between the Lion and Dragon and other ballads by Borrow, George Henry

Graved on his front the sacred beetle clings; Disdain sits on his lips; and in a frown Scorn lives upon his forehead for a crown.

From The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics by Knowles, Frederic Lawrence