Maxioms by Oliver Goldsmith
In arguing, too, the parson own'd his skill,
For even though vanquished he could argue still.
In arguing, too, the parson own'd his skill,
For even though vanquished he could argue still.
Pride in their port, defiance in their eye,
I see the lords of humankind pass by.
Pride in their port, defiance in their eye,
I see the lords of humankind pass by.
By every remove I only drag a greater length of chain.
By every remove I only drag a greater length of chain.
I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well
I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
