Robert Burton Quote

The commonwealth of Venice in their armory have this inscription: "Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war."

Section 2, member 6, Perturbations of the mind rectified. From himself, by resisting to the utmost, confessing his grief to a friend, etc. - The Anatomy of Melancholy (1621)

The commonwealth of Venice in their armory have this inscription: Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war.

The commonwealth of Venice in their armory have this inscription: Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war.

The commonwealth of Venice in their armory have this inscription: Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war.

The commonwealth of Venice in their armory have this inscription: Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war.