Quote  Category: Unsorted “As the ivy twines around the oak, so do misery and misfortune encompass the happiness of man. Felicity, pure and unalloyed, is not a plant of earthly growth; her gardens are the skies.” - Richard E. Burton (1861-1940) American Poet, Journalist, and Critic Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.