“They [i.e. ambitious men] may not cease, but as a dog in a wheel, a bird in a cage, or a squirrel in a chain, so Budaeus compares them; they climb and climb still, with much labour, but never make an end, never at the top.”
Quote by Robert Burton
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Robert Burton
Robert Burton, born on February 8, 1577 and died on January 25, 1640, was an English scholar. His most notable achievement was writing 'The Anatomy of Melancholy', a comprehensive exploration of the psychological phenomenon of melancholy, which had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, literature, and philosophy in the modern world. more
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