Maxioms by John Gay
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
Lash'd into Latin by the tingling rod.
Lash'd into Latin by the tingling rod.
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
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.
Excuse me, then! you know my heart;
But dearest friends, alas! must part.
Excuse me, then! you know my heart;
But dearest friends, alas! must part.
