Maxioms by John Gay
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.
My tongue within my lips I rein:
For who talks much must talk in vain.
My tongue within my lips I rein:
For who talks much must talk in vain.
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.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
From wine what sudden friendship springs?
