Music might tame and civilize wild beasts, but 'tis evident it never yet could tame and civilize musicians.
John GayHere Shock, the pride of all his kind, is laid, Who fawned like man, but ne'er like man betrayed.
John GayShall ignorance of good and ill Dare to direct the eternal will? Seek virtue, and of that possest, To Providence resign the rest.
John Gay