Maxioms by James Russell Lowell
Democ'acy gives every man
A right to be his own oppressor.
Democ'acy gives every man
A right to be his own oppressor.
The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it.
The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it.
In general those who nothing have to say
Contrive to spend the longest time in doing it.
In general those who nothing have to say
Contrive to spend the longest time in doing it.
"What means this glory round our feet,"
The Magi mused, "more bright than morn!"
And voices chanted read more
"What means this glory round our feet,"
The Magi mused, "more bright than morn!"
And voices chanted clear and sweet,
"To-day the Prince of Peace is born."
Aspiration sees only one side of every question; possession,
many.
Aspiration sees only one side of every question; possession,
many.
