The soul of man is infinite in what it covets.
BEN JONSONLanguage most shows a man; speak that I may see thee; it springs out of the most retired and inmost parts of us, and is the image of the parent of it, the mind. No glass renders a man’s form or likeness so true as his speech.
More Ben Jonson Quotes
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My thoughts and I were of another world.
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He that is respectless in his courses oft sells his reputation at cheap market.
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Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I’ll not look for wine.
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Tell troth and shame the devil.
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Ready writing makes not good writing, but good writing brings on ready writing.
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Spread yourself upon his bosom publicly, whose heart you would eat in private.
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In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.
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No simple word That shall be uttered at our mirthful board, Shall make us sad next morning; or affright The liberty that we’ll enjoy to-night.
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A good dog deserves a good bone.
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Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need
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True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.
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Force works on servile natures, not the free.
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Sweet meat must have sour sauce.
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Whom hatred frights, let him not dream of sovereignty.
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He who is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.
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