Edna St. Vincent Millay, “A Few Figs from Thistles”, 1920
My candle burns at both endsIt will not last the night;But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends –It gives a lovely light. Edna St. Vincent Millay, “A Few Figs from Thistles”, 1920
Aeschylus, The Seven Against Thebes
His resolve is not to seem, but to be, the best. Aeschylus, The Seven Against Thebes
William Shakespeare, Epitaph on his gravestone
Cursed be he that moves my bones. William Shakespeare, Epitaph on his gravestone
William Shakespeare, “Hamlet”, Act 3 scene 2
The lady doth protest too much, methinks. William Shakespeare, “Hamlet”, Act 3 scene 2
Aristophanes, Thesmophoriazusae, 410 B.C.
Under every stone lurks a politician. Aristophanes, Thesmophoriazusae, 410 B.C.
Albert Einstein, “Science, Philosophy and Religion: a Symposium”, 1941
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind. Albert Einstein, “Science, Philosophy and Religion: a Symposium”, 1941
William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”, Act 1 scene 2
Hereafter, in a better world than this, I shall desire more love and knowledge of you. William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”, Act 1 scene 2
William Shakespeare, “King Richard III”, Act 4 scene 3
An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told. William Shakespeare, “King Richard III”, Act 4 scene 3