To enlarge or illustrate this power and effect of love is to set a candle in the sun. — Robert Burton
Almost in every kingdom the most ancient families have been at first princes’ bastards. — Robert Burton
Every man hath a good and a bad angel attending on him in particular all his life long. — Robert Burton
Great feelings will often take the aspect of error, and great faith the aspect of illusion. — Robert Burton
No cord or cable can draw so forcibly, or bind so fast, as love can do with a single thread. — Robert Burton
What is life, when wanting love? night without a morning; love’s the cloudless summer sun, nature gay adorning. — Robert Burton