Maxioms by John Boyle O'reilly, Ll.d.
What man would be wise, let him drink of the river
That bears on his bosom the record of read more
What man would be wise, let him drink of the river
That bears on his bosom the record of time;
A message to him every wave can deliver
To teach him to creep till he knows how to climb.
Who heeds not experience, trust him not.
Who heeds not experience, trust him not.
Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.
Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.
But the gods are dead--
Ay, Zeus is dead, and all the gods but Doubt,
And doubt read more
But the gods are dead--
Ay, Zeus is dead, and all the gods but Doubt,
And doubt is brother devil to Despair!
