James Russell Lowell ( 5 of 15 )
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
