Maxioms by George Chapman
Fortune, the great commandress of the world,
Hath divers ways to advance her followers:
To some she read more
Fortune, the great commandress of the world,
Hath divers ways to advance her followers:
To some she gives honor without deserving;
To other some, deserving without honor;
Some wit, some wealth,--and some, wit without wealth;
Some wealth without wit; some nor wit nor wealth.
Young men think old men are fools, but old men know young men are fools.
Young men think old men are fools, but old men know young men are fools.
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
Though pride is not a virtue, it is the parent of many virtues.
Though pride is not a virtue, it is the parent of many virtues.
