Maxioms by John Gay
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
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.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
Variety's the source of joy below,
From whence still fresh-revolving pleasures flow,
In books and love the read more
Variety's the source of joy below,
From whence still fresh-revolving pleasures flow,
In books and love the mind one end pursues,
And only change the expiring flames renews.
Impartially their talents scan,
Just education forms the man.
- John Gay,
Impartially their talents scan,
Just education forms the man.
- John Gay,