Maxioms by Robert Burton
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.]
If the world will be gulled, let it be gulled.
If the world will be gulled, let it be gulled.
He that will not when he may,
When he will he shall have nay.
He that will not when he may,
When he will he shall have nay.
Where God hath a temple, the devil will have a chapel.
Where God hath a temple, the devil will have a chapel.
Wonders I sing; the sun has set; no night has followed.
[Lat., Mira cano; sol occubuit;
Nox read more
Wonders I sing; the sun has set; no night has followed.
[Lat., Mira cano; sol occubuit;
Nox nulla secuta est.]
