George Chapman
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"George Chapman" was an England/English dramatist, translator, and poet. He was a classical scholar whose work shows the influence of Stoicism. Chapman has been identified as the Rival Poet of Shakespeare's sonnets by William Minto, and as an anticipator of the Metaphysical Poets of the 17th century. Chapman is best remembered for his translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and the Homeric Batrachomyomachia.

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Promise is most given when the least is said.

We inherit nothing truly, but what our actions make us worthy of.

Flatterers look like friends, as wolves like dogs.

Give me a spirit that on this life's rough sea Loves to have his sails filled with a lusty wind, Even till his sail-yards tremble, his masts crack, And his rapt ship run on her side so low That she drinks water, and her keel ploughs air.

An Englishman, / Being flattered, is a lamb; threatened, a lion.

Pure innovation is more gross than error.

Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height.

I am ashamed the law is such an ass.