The dearest ambition of a slave is not liberty, but to have a slave of his own. Richard Francis Burton More Quotes by Richard Francis Burton More Quotes From Richard Francis Burton [Shahrazad] had perused the books, annals and legends of preceding Kings, and the stories, examples and instances of by gone men and things; indeed it was said that she had collected a thousand books of histories relating to antique races and departed rulers. She had perused the works of the poets and knew them by heart; she had studied philosophy and the sciences, arts and accomplishments; and she was pleasant and polite, wise and witty, well read and well bred. Richard Francis Burton wisewittyart Do what thy manhood bids thee do. Richard Francis Burton manhoodthee Reason is Life's sole arbiter, themagic Laby'rinth's single clue. Richard Francis Burton cluereasonlife For each believes his glimm'ering lamp to be the gorgeous light of day. Richard Francis Burton lampslightbelieve Support a compatriot against a native, however the former may blunder or plunder. Richard Francis Burton againstformersupportmay One death to a man is a serious thing: a dozen neutralize one another. Richard Francis Burton mananotherseriousdeath Wherever we halted we were surrounded by wandering troops of Bedouins. Richard Francis Burton wanderingsurroundedwhereverwere Between 2 and 3 in the morning of the 19th inst. I was aroused by the cry that the enemy was upon us. Richard Francis Burton uscrymorningenemy I was surrounded at the time by about a dozen of the enemy, whose clubs rattled upon me without mercy, and the strokes of my sabre were rendered uncertain by the energetic pushes of an attendant who thus hoped to save me. Richard Francis Burton memercytimeenemy
