Maxioms by Jonathan Swift
In all distresses of our friends
We first consult our private ends;
While Nature, kindly bent to read more
In all distresses of our friends
We first consult our private ends;
While Nature, kindly bent to ease us,
Points out some circumstance to please us.
The rolling fictions grow in strength and size,
Each author adding to the former lies.
The rolling fictions grow in strength and size,
Each author adding to the former lies.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
