Maxioms by Robert Burton
Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons read more
Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons in him.
Doth the moon care for the barking of a dog?
Doth the moon care for the barking of a dog?
And were it not that they are loath to lay out money on a rope,
they would be hanged read more
And were it not that they are loath to lay out money on a rope,
they would be hanged forthwith, and sometimes die to save
charges.
Diogenes struck the father when the son swore.
Diogenes struck the father when the son swore.
The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.
The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.
