Maxioms by Matthew Prior
When people once are in the wrong,
Each line they add is much too long;
Who fastest read more
When people once are in the wrong,
Each line they add is much too long;
Who fastest walks, but walks astray,
Is only furthest from his way.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
At night astronomers agree.
At night astronomers agree.
I never strove to rule the roast,
She ne'er refus'd to pledge my toast.
I never strove to rule the roast,
She ne'er refus'd to pledge my toast.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.
