Maxioms by Mark Akenside
Away! Away! Tempt me no more insidious love.
Away! Away! Tempt me no more insidious love.
This was Shakespeare's form; who walked in every path of human life, felt every passion; and to all mankind doth read more
This was Shakespeare's form; who walked in every path of human life, felt every passion; and to all mankind doth now, will ever, that experience yield which his own genius only could acquire.
The green retreats
Of Academus.
The green retreats
Of Academus.
This was Shakespeare's form;
Who walked in every path of human life,
Felt every passion; and to read more
This was Shakespeare's form;
Who walked in every path of human life,
Felt every passion; and to all mankind
Doth now, will ever, that experience yield
Which his own genius only could acquire.
Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, and eagerly pursues imaginary joys.
Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, and eagerly pursues imaginary joys.
