Maxioms by Edward Young
Fond man! the vision of a moment made!
Dream of a dream! and shadow of a shade!
Fond man! the vision of a moment made!
Dream of a dream! and shadow of a shade!
Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As tapers waste the moment they take fire.
Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As tapers waste the moment they take fire.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
When pain can't bless, heaven quits us in despair.
When pain can't bless, heaven quits us in despair.
Titles are marks of honest men, and wise:
The fool or knave that wears a title lies.
Titles are marks of honest men, and wise:
The fool or knave that wears a title lies.
