Maxioms by Edward Young
When pain can't bless, heaven quits us in despair.
When pain can't bless, heaven quits us in despair.
Pygmies are pygmies still, though percht on Alps; And pyramids are pyramids in vales. Each man makes his own stature, read more
Pygmies are pygmies still, though percht on Alps; And pyramids are pyramids in vales. Each man makes his own stature, builds himself. Virtue alone outbuilds the Pyramids; Her monuments shall last when Egypt's fall. -Edward Young.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
On the soft bed of luxury most kingdoms have expired.
What most we wish, with ease we fancy near.
What most we wish, with ease we fancy near.
Who does the best that circumstance allows,
Does well, acts nobly, angels could no more.
Who does the best that circumstance allows,
Does well, acts nobly, angels could no more.
