Maxioms by Thomas Gray
Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.
Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.
When iron scourge, and tort'ring hour
The bad affright, afflict the best.
When iron scourge, and tort'ring hour
The bad affright, afflict the best.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune,
He had not the method of making a fortune.
Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune,
He had not the method of making a fortune.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.