Robert Burton was an English scholar at Oxford University, best known for the classic The Anatomy of Melancholy. He was also the incumbent of St Thomas the Martyr, Oxford, and of Seagrave in Leicestershire.
What is life, when wanting love? Night without a morning love's the cloudless summer sun, nature gay adorning. morning
To enlarge or illustrate this power and effect of love is to set a candle in the sun. love & power
Great feelings will often take the aspect of error, and great faith the aspect of illusion. faith
One was never married, and that's his hell another is, and that's his plague. marriage
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit from William Blake
32 wisdom & wit from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
2 more wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 thoughts from Victor Hugo
73 thoughts from Victor Hugo