Maxioms by George Herbert
Gifts enter every where without a wimble.
Gifts enter every where without a wimble.
Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
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Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
Redeem truth from his jaws: if a soldier,
Chase brave employments with a naked sword
Throughout the world. Fool not, for all may have
If they dare try, a glorious life, or grave.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
The body is more drest then the soule.
The body is more drest then the soule.