Maxioms by Ben Jonson
The Devil is an ass, I do acknowledge it.
The Devil is an ass, I do acknowledge it.
I think that I shall never see
A poem as lovely as a tree.
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I think that I shall never see
A poem as lovely as a tree.
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Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
The burnt child dreads the fire.
The burnt child dreads the fire.
Poor worms, they hiss at me, whilst I at home
Can be contented to applaud myself, . . . read more
Poor worms, they hiss at me, whilst I at home
Can be contented to applaud myself, . . . with joy
To see how plump my bags are and my barns.
