John Gay ( 10 of 59 )
Of all the fools that pride can boast,
A Coxcomb claims distinction most.
Of all the fools that pride can boast,
A Coxcomb claims distinction most.
By outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
By outward show let's not be cheated;
An ass should like an ass be treated.
Envy's a sharper spur than pay:
No author ever spar'd a brother;
Wits are gamecocks to one read more
Envy's a sharper spur than pay:
No author ever spar'd a brother;
Wits are gamecocks to one another.
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
A lost good name is ne'er retriev'd.
A lost good name is ne'er retriev'd.
How many saucy airs we meet,
From Temple Bar to Aldgate street!
How many saucy airs we meet,
From Temple Bar to Aldgate street!
The careful insect 'midst his works I view,
Now from the flowers exhaust the fragrant dew,
With read more
The careful insect 'midst his works I view,
Now from the flowers exhaust the fragrant dew,
With golden treasures load his little thighs,
And steer his distant journey through the skies.
No retreat. No retreat. They must conquer or die who've no retreat.
No retreat. No retreat. They must conquer or die who've no retreat.
Basically, I no longer work for anything but the sensation I have
while working.
Basically, I no longer work for anything but the sensation I have
while working.
