Maxioms by John Dryden
And heaven had wanted one immortal song.
And heaven had wanted one immortal song.
Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.
Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.
Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.
Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.
But Esau's hands suit ill with Jacob's voice.
But Esau's hands suit ill with Jacob's voice.
Swear, food, or starve; for the dilemma's even;
A tradesman thou! and hope to go to heaven?
Swear, food, or starve; for the dilemma's even;
A tradesman thou! and hope to go to heaven?