Epigram by La Monnoye

It has been ingeniously said, that "Life is an epigram, of which death is the point." Alas for human nature! good points are rare; and no wonder, according to this wicked, but witty, EPIGRAM BY LA MONNOYE. The world of fools has such a store, That he who would not see an ass, Must bide at home, and bolt his door, And break his looking glass.