Maxioms by Edward Young
Those who build beneath the stars build too low.
Those who build beneath the stars build too low.
Much learning shows how little mortals know:
Much wealth, how little worldlings can enjoy.
Much learning shows how little mortals know:
Much wealth, how little worldlings can enjoy.
Like birds, whose beauties languish half concealed,
Till, mounted on the wing, their glossy plumes
Expanded, shine read more
Like birds, whose beauties languish half concealed,
Till, mounted on the wing, their glossy plumes
Expanded, shine with azure, green and gold;
How blessings brighten as they take their flight.
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
Nothing but what astonishes is true.
Nothing but what astonishes is true.
