Maxioms by Robert Burton
We can say nothing but what hath been said . . . Our poets steal
from Homer . . read more
We can say nothing but what hath been said . . . Our poets steal
from Homer . . . . Our storydressers do as much; he that comes
last is commonly best.
The Devil himself, which is the author of confusion and lies.
The Devil himself, which is the author of confusion and lies.
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.
When they are at Rome, they do there as they see done.
When they are at Rome, they do there as they see done.
Doth the moon care for the barking of a dog?
Doth the moon care for the barking of a dog?
