Maxioms by Edward Young
What folly can be ranker. Like our shadows,
Our wishes lengthen as our sun declines.
What folly can be ranker. Like our shadows,
Our wishes lengthen as our sun declines.
Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed
Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed
'Tis impious in a good man to be sad.
'Tis impious in a good man to be sad.
Narcissus is the glory of his race:
For who does nothing with a better grace?
Narcissus is the glory of his race:
For who does nothing with a better grace?
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
