The dignity of truth is lost with much protesting.
BEN JONSONThe poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.
More Ben Jonson Quotes
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The two chief things that give a man reputation in counsel, are the opinion of his honesty, and the opinion of his wisdom; the authority of those two will persuade.
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Queen and huntress, chaste and fair Now the sun is laid to sleep, Seated in thy silver chair, State in wonted manner keep: Hesperus entreats thy light Goddess, excellently bright.
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The Devil is an Ass , I do acknowledge it.
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Peace is never more than one thought away.
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If you succeed not, cast not away the quills yet, nor scratch the wainscot, beat not the poor desk, but bring all to the forge and file again; turn it new.
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Many punishments sometimes, and in some cases, as much discredit a prince as many funerals a physician.
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Many might go to heaven with half the labour they go to hell, if they would venture their industry the right way.
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My thoughts and I were of another world.
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When a virtuous man is raised, it brings gladness to his friends, grief to his enemies, and glory to his posterity.
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Drink today, and drown all sorrow; You shall perhaps not do it tomorrow; Best, while you have it, use your breath; There is no drinking after death.
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I perceive affection makes a fool Of any man too much the father.
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Opinion is a light, vain, crude, and imperfect thing.
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Where it concerns himself, Who’s angry at a slander, makes it true.
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Blueness doth express trueness.
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It is less dishonor to hear imperfectly than to speak imperfectly. The ears are excused; the understanding is not.
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