Maxioms by Oliver Goldsmith
Let observation with observant view,
Observe mankind from China to Peru.
Let observation with observant view,
Observe mankind from China to Peru.
Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
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Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
From those who spoke her praise.
The man recover'd of the bite,
The dog it was that died.
The man recover'd of the bite,
The dog it was that died.
Pride in their port, defiance in their eye,
I see the lords of humankind pass by.
Pride in their port, defiance in their eye,
I see the lords of humankind pass by.
The canvas glow'd beyond ev'n nature warm;
The pregnant quarry teem'd with human form.
The canvas glow'd beyond ev'n nature warm;
The pregnant quarry teem'd with human form.
