Robert Burton ( 10 of 64 )
[Witches] steal young children out of their cradles, ministerio
doemonum, and put deformed in their rooms, which we call read more
[Witches] steal young children out of their cradles, ministerio
doemonum, and put deformed in their rooms, which we call
changelings.
A nightingale dies for shame if another bird sings better.
A nightingale dies for shame if another bird sings better.
[Diseases] crucify the soul of man, attenuate our bodies, dry
them, wither them, shrivel them up like old apples, read more
[Diseases] crucify the soul of man, attenuate our bodies, dry
them, wither them, shrivel them up like old apples, make them as
so many anatomies.
They have cheveril consciences that will stretch.
They have cheveril consciences that will stretch.
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our
skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our
skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
All places are distant from heaven alike.
All places are distant from heaven alike.
As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.
As clear and as manifest as the nose in a man's face.
Like dogs in a wheel, birds in a cage, or squirrels in a chain, ambitious men still climb and climb, read more
Like dogs in a wheel, birds in a cage, or squirrels in a chain, ambitious men still climb and climb, with great labor, and incessant anxiety, but never reach the top.
They are proud in humility, proud in that they are not proud.
They are proud in humility, proud in that they are not proud.
Doth the moon care for the barking of a dog?
Doth the moon care for the barking of a dog?
