Most of the classical citations you shall hear or read in the current journals or speeches were not drawn from the originals, but from previous quotations in English books.
Keh Di Jaaye Baat Juba Se Ye Zaruri To Nahi,
Zindagi Guzri Hai Abhi Aadhi Poori To Nahi,
Samjhenge Wo Khayalo Se Mere Dil Ki Daasta,
Door Baithe Hai Par Dilo Mein Doori To Nahi.
The trodden worm curls up. This testifies to its caution. It thus reduces its chances of being trodden upon again. In the language of morality: Humility.
Composers can do things that weren't allowed in the 17th century. Until we had composers like Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff to break the rules.
Man with his burning soul Has but an hour of breath To build a ship of Truth In which his soul may sail- Sail on the sea of death. For death takes toll Of beauty, courage, youth, Of all but Truth.