Maxioms by Samuel Butler
And poets by their sufferings grow,--
As if there were no more to do,
To make a read more
And poets by their sufferings grow,--
As if there were no more to do,
To make a poet excellent,
But only want and discontent.
He that is down can fall no lower.
He that is down can fall no lower.
Quoth Hudibras, I smell a rat;
Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate.
Quoth Hudibras, I smell a rat;
Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate.
Opinions have vested interests just as men have.
Opinions have vested interests just as men have.
