John Gay

In every rank, or great or small,
'Tis industry supports us all.

In every rank, or great or small,
'Tis industry supports us all.

Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.

Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.

Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.

Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the
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If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the
wind for revealing them to the trees.

Give me, kind Heaven, a private station,
A mind serene for contemplation:
Title and profit I resign;
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Give me, kind Heaven, a private station,
A mind serene for contemplation:
Title and profit I resign;
The post of honor shall be mine.