 tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did...  Aphorisms from Shakespeare - Pagina 108de William Shakespeare, Capel Lofft - 1812 - 456 paginiVizualizare completă - Despre această carte
 | John Howe Baron Chedworth - 1805 - 392 pagini
...either is favour'd, or in favours. P. 28.— 331.— 273. Bru. But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face : But when he once attains the utmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1806 - 318 pagini
...reason. But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber- upward turns his face : But when he once attains the upmost...clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend : So Caesar may ; Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel Will bear no colour for the thing... | |
 | 1806 - 408 pagini
...Ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upwards turns his face ; But when he once attains the utmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks...in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which lie did ascend. A 'gainst the FEAR (SHAKESPEARE.) COWARDS die many times before their deaths ; The... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1807 - 410 pagini
...not known when his affections sway'd More than his reason. But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward...clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend : So Caesar may ; Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel Will bear no colour for the thing... | |
 | William Henry Ireland - 1807 - 356 pagini
...introduction here : Tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upwards turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. Ambition is a gilded bubble bright, That hoodwinks sense, and blinds the keenest sight ; A specious... | |
 | William Henry Ireland - 1807 - 330 pagini
...here : 'Tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, . Whereto the climber upwards turns his face ; But when he once attains the upmost...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. Ambition is a gilded bubble bright, That hoodwinks sense and blinds the keenest sight; A specious phantom,... | |
 | William Shakespeare, Samuel Ayscough - 1807 - 584 pagini
...not known when his aflections sway'd More than his reason. But 'tis a common proof2, That lowliness se. But he, which bore my letter, friar John, Onto the ladder turns his back ; Looks in the clouds, scorning tlie base degrees ' By which he did... | |
 | Mrs. Inchbald - 1808 - 454 pagini
...reason. But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upwards turns his face ; But when he once attains the upmost...the clouds, scorning the base degrees, By which he had ascended. So Caesar may : Then, lest he may, prevent. And since the quarrel Will bear no colour,... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1808 - 432 pagini
...reason. But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upwards turns his face ; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his hack, 2 Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees^ By which ho had ascended. So Caesar may : Then,... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1809 - 384 pagini
...power. I think Warburton right. Johnson. More than his reason. But 'tis a common proof,o That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward...the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back,1 Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees2 By which he did ascend : So Caesar may ; Then,... | |
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