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... The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare - Sivu 121tekijä(t) William Shakespeare - 1839Koko teos - Tietoja tästä kirjasta
| William Shakespeare - 1809 - 384 sivua
...uncontrouled 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 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,... | |
| Mrs. Montagu (Elizabeth) - 1810 - 338 sivua
...reason. But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, AV hereto the climber upward turns his face : But when he once attains the upmost...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. So Cffisar may ; Then lest he may, prevent. How averse he is to the means, by which he is to deliver his... | |
| Mrs. Montagu (Elizabeth) - 1810 - 336 sivua
...proof. That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upward turns his face ; But TV hen he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the...base degrees By which he did ascend. So Caesar may. I'll us Mr. Voltaire translates it: BRUTUS. 4 BRUTUS. On sa.it assez quelle est 1'ambition. L'echelle... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1811 - 394 sivua
...with. The abuse of greatness is, when it disjoins Remorse from power :* And, to speak truth of Caesar, I have not known when his affections sway'd More than...turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees6 By which he did ascend : So Cxsar may ; Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1811 - 528 sivua
...Cfesar, 1 I have not known when his affections sway'd More than his reason. But 'lis a common proof t, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, "Whereto...scorning the base degrees % By which he did ascend : So Cassar may; Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quanel Will bear no colour for the thing he... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1811 - 506 sivua
...Caesar, I have not known when his affections sway'd More than his reason. But 'tis a common proof.5 That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto...turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees8 By which he did ascend : So Caesar may ; • Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1811 - 388 sivua
...with. The abuse of greatness is, when it disjoins Remorse from power :4 And, to speak truth of Csesar, I have not known when his affections sway'd More than...scorning the base degrees* By which he did ascend : So Csesar may ; Then, lest he may, prevent. And, since the quarrel Will bear no colour for the thing he... | |
| William Shakespeare, Capel Lofft - 1812 - 544 sivua
...is when it disjoins Kemorse from Power. [BIT ION. 976. HUMiLiTY/ezgned — the Ladder O/AMLowliness is young Ambition's ladder, -Whereto the climber-upward...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. 977. © Resist Beginnings *: — whatsoe'er is ill, Though it appear light and of little moment, Think... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1813 - 446 sivua
...with. The abuse of greatness is, when it disjoins Remorse from power : 8 And, to speak truth of Caesar, I have not known when his affections sway'd More than...the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back,1 * Remorse from power .•] Remorse, for mercy. WARBURTON. Remorse (says Mr. Heath) signifies... | |
| Elegant extracts - 1816 - 490 sivua
...Humility. 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...scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. Conspiracy dreadful till executed. Between the acting of a dreadful thing. And the first motion, all... | |
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