Maxioms by John Gay
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
For he as studious--of his ease.
For he as studious--of his ease.
How many saucy airs we meet,
From Temple Bar to Aldgate street!
How many saucy airs we meet,
From Temple Bar to Aldgate street!
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.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
