John Gay

"I cannot raise my worth too high;
Of what vast consequence am I!"
"Not of the importance read more

"I cannot raise my worth too high;
Of what vast consequence am I!"
"Not of the importance you suppose,"
Replies a Flea upon his nose;
"Be humble, learn thyself to scan;
Know, pride was never made for man."

Those who in quarrels interpose, Must often wipe a bloody nose.

Those who in quarrels interpose, Must often wipe a bloody nose.

Who hath not heard the rich complain
Of surfeits, and corporeal pain?
He barr'd from every use read more

Who hath not heard the rich complain
Of surfeits, and corporeal pain?
He barr'd from every use of wealth,
Envies the ploughman's strength and health.

Fair is the kingcup that in meadow blows,
Fair is the daisy that beside her grows.

Fair is the kingcup that in meadow blows,
Fair is the daisy that beside her grows.

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the
wind for revealing them to the read more

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