Maxioms by William Cowper
Thus neither the praise nor the blame is our own.
Thus neither the praise nor the blame is our own.
Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.
Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.
Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark.
Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark.
His mind his kingdom, and his will his law.
His mind his kingdom, and his will his law.
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
Must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
