Maxioms by John Taylor "the Water Poet"
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Bring in great logs and let them lie
To make a solid core of heat.
Bring in great logs and let them lie
To make a solid core of heat.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
