Maxioms by John Gay
Thus shadow owes its birth to light.
Thus shadow owes its birth to light.
Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; but now I know it.
Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; but now I know it.
Of all the fools that pride can boast,
A Coxcomb claims distinction most.
Of all the fools that pride can boast,
A Coxcomb claims distinction most.
There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self
There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
