Maxioms by Edward Young
A soul without reflection, like a pile
Without inhabitant, to ruin runs.
A soul without reflection, like a pile
Without inhabitant, to ruin runs.
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
He calls his wish, it comes; he sends it back,
And says he called another; that arrives,
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He calls his wish, it comes; he sends it back,
And says he called another; that arrives,
Meets the same welcome; yet he still calls on;
Till one calls him, who varies not his call,
But holds him fast, in chains of darkness bound,
Till Nature dies, and judgment sets him free;
A freedom far less welcome than this chain.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
