Maxioms by John Gay
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self.
There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self.
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.
In other men we faults may spy,
And blame the mote that dims their eye;
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In other men we faults may spy,
And blame the mote that dims their eye;
Each little speck and blemish find,
To our own stronger errors blind.