Maxioms by Samuel Butler
For rhyme the rudder is of verses,
With which, like ships, they steer their courses.
For rhyme the rudder is of verses,
With which, like ships, they steer their courses.
Life is one long process of getting tired.
Life is one long process of getting tired.
I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.
I've heard old cunning stagers
Say, fools for arguments use wagers.
Still amorous, and fond, and billing,
Like Philip and Mary, on a shilling.
Still amorous, and fond, and billing,
Like Philip and Mary, on a shilling.
And still be doing, never done.
And still be doing, never done.
