Maxioms by Robert Burton
Homer himself must beg if he want means, and as by report
sometimes he did "go from door to read more
Homer himself must beg if he want means, and as by report
sometimes he did "go from door to door and sing ballads, with a
company of boys about him."
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
A nightingale dies for shame if another bird sings better.
A nightingale dies for shame if another bird sings better.
I would help others out of a fellow-feeling.
I would help others out of a fellow-feeling.
A mere madness, to live like a wretch, and die rich.
A mere madness, to live like a wretch, and die rich.
