Maxioms by John Gay
With thee conversing I forget the way.
With thee conversing I forget the way.
I hate the man who builds his name
On ruins of another's fame.
I hate the man who builds his name
On ruins of another's fame.
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
In every rank, or great or small,
'Tis industry supports us all.
In every rank, or great or small,
'Tis industry supports us all.
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.
