Maxioms by John Gay
The coquets of both sexes are self-lovers, and that is a love no other whatever can dispossess.
The coquets of both sexes are self-lovers, and that is a love no other whatever can dispossess.
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.
The brave
Love mercy, and delight to save.
The brave
Love mercy, and delight to save.
I never, with important air,
In conversation overbear.
. . . .
My tongue read more
I never, with important air,
In conversation overbear.
. . . .
My tongue within my lips I rein;
For who talks much must talk in vain.
