Maxioms by Alexander Pope
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
The doubtful beam long nods from side to side.
The doubtful beam long nods from side to side.
Say, will the falcon, stooping from above,
Smit with her varying plumage, spare the dove?
Admires the read more
Say, will the falcon, stooping from above,
Smit with her varying plumage, spare the dove?
Admires the jay the insect's gilded wings?
Or hears the hawk when Philomela sings?
Hear how the birds, on ev'ry blooming spray,
With joyous musick wake the dawning day.
Hear how the birds, on ev'ry blooming spray,
With joyous musick wake the dawning day.
On wings of wind came flying all abroad.
On wings of wind came flying all abroad.
