Maxioms by Ben Jonson
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
To the old, long life and treasure;
To the young, all health and pleasure.
To the old, long life and treasure;
To the young, all health and pleasure.
The master of art or giver of wit,
Their belly.
The master of art or giver of wit,
Their belly.
Great honours are great burdens, but on whom
They are cast with envy, he doth bear two loads.
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Great honours are great burdens, but on whom
They are cast with envy, he doth bear two loads.
His cares must still be double to his joys,
In any dignity.
