Maxioms by John Byrom
In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.
In conversation avoid the extremes of forwardness and reserve.
 But scandal's my aversion--I protest
 Against all evil speaking, even in jest.  
 But scandal's my aversion--I protest
 Against all evil speaking, even in jest. 
 Laughter
 Leaves us doubly serious shortly after.  
 Laughter
 Leaves us doubly serious shortly after. 
 For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
 There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.  
 For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
 There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss. 
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.