Famous quotes containing the words burton and/or mix:
“They lard their lean books with the fat of others’ works.”
—Robert Burton (1577–1640)
“Vices enter into the composition of virtues as poisons into the composition of certain medicines. Prudence and common sense mix them together, and make excellent use of them against the misfortunes that attend human life.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)