Maxioms by Robert Burton
Set a beggar on horseback, and he will ride a gallop.
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Set a beggar on horseback, and he will ride a gallop.
[Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll outride the Devil.]
A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than a giant himself.
A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than a giant himself.
I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.
I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.
For idleness is an appendix to nobility.
For idleness is an appendix to nobility.
The Devil himself, which is the author of confusion and lies.
The Devil himself, which is the author of confusion and lies.
