Maxioms by Thomas Middleton
Two other precious drops that ready stood,
Each, in their crystal sluice, he ere they fell
Kiss'd.
Two other precious drops that ready stood,
Each, in their crystal sluice, he ere they fell
Kiss'd.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
Anything for a quiet life.
Anything for a quiet life.
Laughter holding both his sides.
Laughter holding both his sides.
