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" 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... "
An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear: Compared with the Greek ... - Page 258
by Mrs. Montagu (Elizabeth) - 1772 - 288 pages
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The Works of Shakespeare: Collated with the Oldest Copies, and ..., Volume 7

William Shakespeare - 1773 - 482 pages
...affeilions fway'd More than his reafon. But 'tis a common proof, That lowlinefs is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upward turns his face ; : ; , ; But when he once attains the upmoft round, . , I , ., He then unto the ladder turns his back ? Looks in the clouds, fcorning the bafe degree*...
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Premiere [-neuvieme] lettre a Monsieur de Voltaire, Volumes 5-6; Volume 9

Jean Marie Bernard Clément - 1774 - 606 pages
...common proof That Iow!ine(fis young ambition's ladder Whereto the Climber upward turns his face But vhen he once attains the upmoft round He then unto the...clouds fcorning the bafe degrees By which he did afcend : fo Cefar may. Voici la traduétion de M. de Voltaire : • . On fait aflez quelle eft l'ambition....
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The Morality of Shakespeare's Drama Illustrated

Mrs. Griffith (Elizabeth), Elizabeth Griffith - Didactic drama, English - 1775 - 626 pages
...Whereto the climber upwards turns his face ; But when he once attain! the mmcll found, He then onto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, fcorning the bafe degrees By which he did afcend. So Cx(ar mayThen, left he may, prevent — Arid fince the quarrel Will bear no colour, for the thing he...
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Modern Characters for 1778, Parts 1-2

William Shakespeare - Biography (British) - 1778 - 190 pages
...look. What ! are my deeds forgot ? Trail, and Cref. Mr. . . By SHA XE SPEA R. 73 i • • Mr. O vg». When he once attains the upmoft round, He then unto...turns his back, Looks in the clouds, fcorning the bafa degrees By which he did afccnJ. Julius Ctt/er, Aft II. Mrs. JACK C sn. A woman impudent,, and...
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Modern Characters for 1778: By Shakespear, Volume 1

William Shakespeare - 1778 - 90 pages
...nor good look. What-! arc mv deeds forgot? 4*. SV«7. and Crefi. .BY SHAK £ SPEAR, 73 Mr. O—VER. When he once attains the upmoft round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, fccrning the bafe degrees By which he did afcend. Julius Cffar, Aft ItMrs. JACK C—SH. A woman impudent,...
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The Beauties of Shakespear: Regularly Selected from Each Play. With a ...

William Shakespeare - 1780 - 336 pages
...proof, That lowlinefs is young ambition's ladder, Whereto Whereto the climber upward turns his face; Buc when he once attains the upmoft round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the bafc degrees By which he did afcend. Confpiracy, dreadful till executed. (5) Between the...
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The Parliamentary Register: Or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of ...

Great Britain. Parliament - Great Britain - 1784 - 660 pages
...rcafon. But 'tis a common proof, That lowlinefs is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upwards turns his face ; But when he once attains the upmoft...clouds, fcorning the bafe degrees By which he did afcend : fo Czfar may: Then left he may, prevent . Mr. Wilcrforu oppofed the bill, and attacked Mr. Fox, charging...
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The Plays of William Shakspeare: Accurately Printed from the Text ..., Volume 6

William Shakespeare - 1786 - 508 pages
...common proof*,, That lowlinefs is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face t But when he once attains the upmoft round* He then...afcend : So Caefar may ; Then, left he may, prevent. And, fince the quarrel Will bear no colour for the thing he is, Fafhion it thus ; that what he is,...
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The Beauties of the British Senate: Taken from the Debates of the ..., Volume 2

Great Britain. Parliament - Great Britain - 1786 - 376 pages
...common proof, That lowlinefs is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upwards turns his face l ; But when he once attains the upmoft round, He then...turns his back ! Looks in the clouds, fcorning the baft degrees By which he did afeend : Co Cefor may : Then left he may, prevent Mr. Arden, Dec. I, i783....
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A Concordance to Shakespeare: Suited to All the Editions, in which the ...

Andrew Becket - 1787 - 494 pages
...S. 2, ' 'Tis a common proof, That lowlinefs is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber upwards turns his face : But when he once attains the upmoft...fcorning the bafe degrees By which he did afcend. Julius C<efar, A. 2. S. t. Ah ! gracious lord, thefe days are dangerous ! Virtue is choak'd with foul...
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