Maxioms by Alexander Pope
Always do right. That will gratify some of the people and
astonish the rest.
Always do right. That will gratify some of the people and
astonish the rest.
By flatterers besieged
And so obliging that he ne'er obliged.
By flatterers besieged
And so obliging that he ne'er obliged.
Heav'n first taught letters for some wretch's aid,
Some banish'd lover, or some captive maid.
Heav'n first taught letters for some wretch's aid,
Some banish'd lover, or some captive maid.
Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.
Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.
In death a hero, as in life a friend!.
In death a hero, as in life a friend!.
