Sonnet 58

By her that is most assured to her selfe.

WEAKE is th’assurance that weake flesh reposeth,

In her1 owne power, and scorneth others ayde:

That soonest fals, when as she most supposeth,

Her selfe assurd, and is of nought affrayd.

All flesh is frayle, and all her strength unstayd

Like a vaine2 bubble blowen up with ayre:

Devouring tyme and changeful chance have prayd3,

Her glories pride, that none may it repayre.

Ne none so rich or wise, so strong or fayre,

But fayleth, trusting on his owne assurance:

And he that standeth on the hyghest stayre

Fals lowest: for on earth nought hath enduraunce.

Why then doe ye, proud fayre, misdeeme so farre,

That to your selfe ye most assured are?

注释：1.her：肉体的。

2.vaine：愚蠢又傲慢。

3.prayd：被破坏的。