Maxioms by John Gay
Of all the fools that pride can boast,
A Coxcomb claims distinction most.
Of all the fools that pride can boast,
A Coxcomb claims distinction most.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
Learning by study must be won;
'Twas ne'er entail'd from son to son.
Learning by study must be won;
'Twas ne'er entail'd from son to son.
Those who in quarrels interpose, Must often wipe a bloody nose.
Those who in quarrels interpose, Must often wipe a bloody nose.
