Maxioms by John Gay
By outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
By outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
"Is there no hope?" the sick man said,
The silent doctor shook his head,
And took his read more
"Is there no hope?" the sick man said,
The silent doctor shook his head,
And took his leave with signs of sorrow,
Despairing of his fee to-morrow.
For he as studious--of his ease.
For he as studious--of his ease.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
With thee conversing I forget the way.
With thee conversing I forget the way.
