Quote #23
Reason, an Ignis fatuus of the Mind, Which leaves the light of Nature, Sense, behind.
More from John, 2nd Earl of Rochester Wilmot
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- We have a pretty witty king, Whose word no man relies on; He never said a foolish thing, Nor ever did a wise one.
- Then Old Age, and Experience, hand in hand, Lead him to death, and make him understand, After a Search so painful, and so long, That all hi…
- The Elephant is never won with Anger, Nor must that man, who would reclaim a Lion, Take him by the teeth.
- For Wits are treated just like Common Whores; First they're enjoy'd, and then kickt out of Doors.
- Great Negative, how vainly would the Wise Enquire, define, distinguish, teach, devise, Didst thou not stand to point their dull Philosophie…
- For all Men would be Cowards if they durst: And Honesty's against all common Sense.