Maxioms by Matthew Prior
They always talk who never think, and who have the least to say.
They always talk who never think, and who have the least to say.
Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.
Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.
Though bitter, good medicine cures illness. Though it may hurt,
loyal criticism will have beneficial effects.
Though bitter, good medicine cures illness. Though it may hurt,
loyal criticism will have beneficial effects.
Or have you mark'd a partridge quake,
Viewing the towering falcon nigh?
She cuddles low behind the read more
Or have you mark'd a partridge quake,
Viewing the towering falcon nigh?
She cuddles low behind the brake:
Nor would she stay; nor dares she fly.
The ends must justify the means.
The ends must justify the means.
