The men who succeed are the efficient few. They are the few who have the ambition and will power to develop themselves. Robert Burton ambitiondevelopefficient Change image and share on social
Every man hath a good and a bad angel attending on him in particular all his life long. Robert Burton angelattendbad Change image and share on social
Old friends become bitter enemies on a sudden for toys and small offenses. Robert Burton bitterenemyfriend Change image and share on social
Almost in every kingdom the most ancient families have been at first princes' bastards. Robert Burton ancientbastardfamily Change image and share on social
A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword. Robert Burton blowdeepstrike Change image and share on social
We can make mayors and officers every year, but not scholars. Robert Burton makemayorofficer Change image and share on social
Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun. Robert Burton baitdevilfar share on social
What is life, when wanting love? Night without a morning; love's the cloudless summer sun, nature gay adorning. Robert Burton adorncloudlessgay Change image and share on social
To enlarge or illustrate this power and effect of love is to set a candle in the sun. Robert Burton candleeffectenlarge Change image and share on social
