Maxioms by Matthew Prior
What is a king? a man condemn'd to bear
The public burthen of the nation's care.
What is a king? a man condemn'd to bear
The public burthen of the nation's care.
They always talk who never think, and who have the least to say.
They always talk who never think, and who have the least to say.
A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.
A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
