Maxioms by John Dryden
Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.
Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.
Nor can his blessed soul look down from heaven,
Or break the eternal sabbath of his rest.
Nor can his blessed soul look down from heaven,
Or break the eternal sabbath of his rest.
Treason is not own'd when 'tis descried;
Successful crimes alone are justified.
Treason is not own'd when 'tis descried;
Successful crimes alone are justified.
Then hasten to be drunk, the business of the day.
Then hasten to be drunk, the business of the day.
For your ignorance is the mother of your devotion to me.
For your ignorance is the mother of your devotion to me.
