Maxioms by John Gay
Fair is the kingcup that in meadow blows,
Fair is the daisy that beside her grows.
Fair is the kingcup that in meadow blows,
Fair is the daisy that beside her grows.
"I cannot raise my worth too high;
Of what vast consequence am I!"
"Not of the importance read more
"I cannot raise my worth too high;
Of what vast consequence am I!"
"Not of the importance you suppose,"
Replies a Flea upon his nose;
"Be humble, learn thyself to scan;
Know, pride was never made for man."
I never, with important air,
In conversation overbear.
. . . .
My tongue read more
I never, with important air,
In conversation overbear.
. . . .
My tongue within my lips I rein;
For who talks much must talk in vain.
Who hath not heard the rich complain
Of surfeits, and corporeal pain?
He barr'd from every use read more
Who hath not heard the rich complain
Of surfeits, and corporeal pain?
He barr'd from every use of wealth,
Envies the ploughman's strength and health.
