Maxioms by Robert Burton
Carcasses bleed at the sight of the murderer.
Carcasses bleed at the sight of the murderer.
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.
A mere madness, to live like a wretch, and die rich.
A mere madness, to live like a wretch, and die rich.
For I light my candle from their torches.
For I light my candle from their torches.
Set a beggar on horseback, and he will ride a gallop.
[Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll outride read more
Set a beggar on horseback, and he will ride a gallop.
[Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll outride the Devil.]
