That which is a law today is none tomorrow

Quote by Robert Burton

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Old friends become bitter enemies on a sudden for toys and small offenses.

Old friends become bitter enemies on a sudden for toys and small offenses.

No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.

No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.

Truth is the shattered mirror strewn in myriad bits; while each believes his little bit...

Truth is the shattered mirror strewn in myriad bits; while each believes his little bit...

The men who succeed are the efficient few. They are the few who have the...

The men who succeed are the efficient few. They are the few who have the...

A quiet mind cureth all.

A quiet mind cureth all.

Almost in every kingdom the most ancient families have been at first princes' bastards.

Almost in every kingdom the most ancient families have been at first princes' bastards.

Most part of a lover's life is full of agony, anxiety, fear and grief, complaints,...

Most part of a lover's life is full of agony, anxiety, fear and grief, complaints,...

Our wrangling lawyers are so litigious and busy here on earth, that I think they...

Our wrangling lawyers are so litigious and busy here on earth, that I think they...

A good conscience is a continual feast.

A good conscience is a continual feast.

Good laws are begot by bad actions

Good laws are begot by bad actions

What is life, when wanting love? Night without a morning; love's the cloudless summer sun,...

What is life, when wanting love? Night without a morning; love's the cloudless summer sun,...

Idleness is an appendix to nobility.

Idleness is an appendix to nobility.

Were it not that they are loath to lay out money on a rope, they...

Were it not that they are loath to lay out money on a rope, they...

If there be a hell upon earth it is to be found in a melancholy...

If there be a hell upon earth it is to be found in a melancholy...

No cord or cable can draw so forcibly, or bind so fast, as love can...

No cord or cable can draw so forcibly, or bind so fast, as love can...

Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in...

Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in...

Idleness is an appendix to nobility

Idleness is an appendix to nobility

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed...

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed...

Smokers, male and female, inject and excuse idleness in their lives every time they light...

Smokers, male and female, inject and excuse idleness in their lives every time they light...

Besides all this, if you are idle, and take to bad courses, you will hurt...

Besides all this, if you are idle, and take to bad courses, you will hurt...