Maxioms by Samuel Butler
As if Religion were intended
For nothing else but to be mended.
As if Religion were intended
For nothing else but to be mended.
For discords make the sweetest airs.
For discords make the sweetest airs.
With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
And for his read more
With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
And for his false opinion pay.
Cheered up himself with ends of verse
And sayings of philosophers.
Cheered up himself with ends of verse
And sayings of philosophers.
Life is the art of drawing sufficent conclusions from insufficient premises.
Life is the art of drawing sufficent conclusions from insufficient premises.
