Maxioms by Henry Fielding
The modesty's a candle to thy merit.
The modesty's a candle to thy merit.
Conscience--the only incorruptible thing about us.
Conscience--the only incorruptible thing about us.
It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.
It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.
Worth begets in base minds, envy; in great souls, emulation.
Worth begets in base minds, envy; in great souls, emulation.
The blackest ink of fate are sure my lot,
And when fate writ my name it made a blot.
The blackest ink of fate are sure my lot,
And when fate writ my name it made a blot.
