Maxioms by Matthew Prior
A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.
A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.
Bid the Devil take the slowest.
Bid the Devil take the slowest.
I never strove to rule the roast,
She ne'er refus'd to pledge my toast.
I never strove to rule the roast,
She ne'er refus'd to pledge my toast.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
