Sir Edward Sherburne Similes. Frank J. Wilstach, comp. 1916. A Dictionary of Similes

Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.

Sir Edward Sherburne


Man, like this sublunary world, is born the sport of two cross planets, love and scorn.	1
Smooth as the elephant’s new polished tooth.	2
Woman the other world resembles well, In whose looks Heav’n is, in whose breast is Hell.	3