The mob will now and then see things in a right light.

The mob will now and then see things in a right light.

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

Successful villany is called virtue.

Successful villany is called virtue.

Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more

Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?

A fool must now and then be right by chance.

A fool must now and then be right by chance.

This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.

This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.

Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?

Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.