Maxioms by Christopher Marlowe
I am Envy. I cannot read and therefore wish all books burned.
I am Envy. I cannot read and therefore wish all books burned.
Excess of wealth is cause of covetousness.
Excess of wealth is cause of covetousness.
Above our life we love a steadfast friend.
Above our life we love a steadfast friend.
Now I will show myself
To have more of the serpent than the dove;
That is--more knave read more
Now I will show myself
To have more of the serpent than the dove;
That is--more knave than fool.
It is a comfort to the miserable to have comrades in misfortune,
but it is a poor comfort after read more
It is a comfort to the miserable to have comrades in misfortune,
but it is a poor comfort after all.
