Maxioms by Alexander Pope
Th' embroider'd suit at least he deem'd his prey;
That suit an unpaid tailor snatched away.
Th' embroider'd suit at least he deem'd his prey;
That suit an unpaid tailor snatched away.
Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Who finds not Providence all good and wise,
Alike in what it gives, and what denies.
Who finds not Providence all good and wise,
Alike in what it gives, and what denies.
By flatterers besieged
And so obliging that he ne'er obliged.
By flatterers besieged
And so obliging that he ne'er obliged.
