Maxioms by Samuel Butler
For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.
For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.
And bid the devil take the hin'most.
And bid the devil take the hin'most.
He that is down can fall no lower.
He that is down can fall no lower.
With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
And for his read more
With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
And for his false opinion pay.
Still amorous, and fond, and billing,
Like Philip and Mary, on a shilling.
Still amorous, and fond, and billing,
Like Philip and Mary, on a shilling.
