Maxioms by John Gay
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
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.
In other men we faults may spy,
And blame the mote that dims their eye;
Each little read more
In other men we faults may spy,
And blame the mote that dims their eye;
Each little speck and blemish find,
To our own stronger errors blind.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
From wine what sudden friendship springs?